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Iran-Iraq War

By Turner3

  • Iran Starts The Conflicts

    Iran starts the war against Iraq by attacking bordering towns in Iraq

  • The War Has Officially Started

    Multiple border clashes start which is considered the start of the war.

  • Iraqi Troops Push Into Iran

    Both sides start targeting each others oil productions and resource mines

  • America Declares Themselves As Nuetral

    America does not want to get involved they push for a peace agreement between the two countries

  • Soviets Confirm Their Neutrality

    Russia is also neutral in this war

  • United Nations Tries To Settle The Conflict Peacefully

    United Nations call the leaders of both countries to stop this war

  • Iraq Says They Will Stop If Iran Also Agrees

    Iraq is willing to stop the fighting

  • Cease Fire Act Is Denied

    The Iranian prime minister shuts down the idea of a Cease Fire.

  • Iraq Takes Control Of Khurramshahr

    Iraqi forces are on the offensive taking parts of Iran

  • Battle of Khorramshahr

    One of the major clashes of the war with large number of troops present. Known for being brutal and bloody.

  • Both Sides Agree To Free Foreign Ships Trapped In The Middle Of Battle

    With the war some countries got trapped but now they have a chance to get out

  • Operation Morvaris

    Operation by the Iranian navy to attack Iraqi airbases.

  • Operation Nasar

    Major battle for the cities of Ahvaz and Dezful. Biggest tank fight of the war

  • War Creates 1.5 Million Iranian Refugees

    With Iraqi forces moving more and more into Iran, towns people become refugees

  • Both Sides Still Refuse A Peace Treaty

    Both sides still want to fight

  • Iran Started To Push Back Iraqi Forces

    Iran finally was able to push the Iraqi Forces off of there oil supplies

  • First Prisoner Of War Exchange

    Iran and Iraq exchanges 42 wounded Soldiers

  • The Fifth Peace Treaty Has Failed

    Both sides still want to fight

  • Fighting Slows Down

    Iranian forces push the Iraqis to the point of retreat which slows down the war

  • Biggest Tanker Battles During The War

    Technology is a big part in this time of the war

  • Both Sides Start To Bomb Each Others Cities

    Many civilian lives are lost

  • Cease Fire Has Finally Been Accepted By Both Sides

    The fighting is finally over

  • Peace Treaty Finally Signed

    The war is officially over