Contemporary era · 1980
Iraqi invasion of Iran
The Iraqi invasion of Iran began on 22 September 1980, sparking the Iran–Iraq War, and lasted until 5 December 1980. Ba'athist Iraq believed that Iran would not respond effectively due to internal socio-political turmoil caused by the country's Islamic Revolution one year earlier. However, Iraqi troops faced fierce Iranian resistance, which stalled their advance into western Iran.
- When
- 1980
- Where
- Iran–Iraq border
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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