Iran-Iraq War

The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) was a prolonged conflict between Iran and Iraq, sparked by territorial disputes and ideological differences following Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Iran, aiming to seize control of the disputed Shatt al-Arab waterway and assert regional dominance. The war became one of the bloodiest in history, characterized by trench warfare, chemical weapons, and significant civilian casualties. Both nations experienced immense suffering, economic strain, and destruction. The conflict ended in a stalemate, with no clear victor, but it set the stage for future tensions in the region.