Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Decoding 1988 - The Iran-Iraq War's Unveiled Secrets
Table of content
🎭 Setting the Scene: The conflict between Iran and Iraq, spanning eight years, was among the most prolonged and devastating wars since World War II.
Quick Facts 🚀
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Year ceasefire was accepted: 1988.
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Direct opponent Iran was trying to avoid: USA.
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Approximated casualties
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Iran: 1 million
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Iraq: 500,000
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Type of war agreement: Truce (No peace treaty).
The "War of the Cities"
Massive rocket attacks by both Iran and Iraq leading to
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Large civilian casualties.
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Enormous destruction.
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Brutality on both sides.
🌎 Real-world example: Think of modern-day bombings in urban areas. This war was like having non-stop rocket launches on major cities, which you can imagine would cause widespread panic, damage, and loss of life.
Hopes & Realities
Both Iran and Iraq hoped that minority groups in their enemy's territory would support and welcome them. However
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Arab Sunni Muslims in Khuzestan (south-west Iran) didn't support the Iraqis.
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Shiites in southern Iraq didn't support the advancing Shiite forces from Iran.
🔍 Why? Strong national feelings and loyalty. Also, there was a fear factor: what would happen to families if they switched sides?
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Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Decoding 1988 - The Iran-Iraq War's Unveiled Secrets
Table of content
🎭 Setting the Scene: The conflict between Iran and Iraq, spanning eight years, was among the most prolonged and devastating wars since World War II.
Quick Facts 🚀
-
Year ceasefire was accepted: 1988.
-
Direct opponent Iran was trying to avoid: USA.
-
Approximated casualties
-
Iran: 1 million
-
Iraq: 500,000
-
-
Type of war agreement: Truce (No peace treaty).
The "War of the Cities"
Massive rocket attacks by both Iran and Iraq leading to
-
Large civilian casualties.
-
Enormous destruction.
-
Brutality on both sides.
🌎 Real-world example: Think of modern-day bombings in urban areas. This war was like having non-stop rocket launches on major cities, which you can imagine would cause widespread panic, damage, and loss of life.
Hopes & Realities
Both Iran and Iraq hoped that minority groups in their enemy's territory would support and welcome them. However
-
Arab Sunni Muslims in Khuzestan (south-west Iran) didn't support the Iraqis.
-
Shiites in southern Iraq didn't support the advancing Shiite forces from Iran.
🔍 Why? Strong national feelings and loyalty. Also, there was a fear factor: what would happen to families if they switched sides?
Unlock the Full Content!
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