Interstate war

Iran-Iraq War

22 Sep 1980 – 20 Aug 1988 · 30.51° N, 47.78° E

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When
22 Sep 1980 – 20 Aug 1988
Kind
Interstate war
Deaths
900,000
Coordinates
30.51° N, 47.78° E
Type
Interstate war
Region
Middle East
Cities
Basra, Khorramshahr
Side a
Iran
Side b
Iraq (with Western and Gulf-state financial backing)
Alliances
Iran, Iraq (with Western and Gulf-state financial backing)

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Iran–Iraq War

1980–1988 armed conflict in West Asia

The Iran–Iraq War, also called the First Imposed War, Eight-Year War, or Sacred Defense by Iran, began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980. After eight years of conflict, both countries accepted a ceasefire deal brokered by the United Nations, which became effective in August 1988.

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