Persian Gulf Conflicts

By lizbethanne
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    Iraq-Iran War

  • Iraq invades Iran

    Iraq invades Iran

    Iraq invades Iran after a long build up of political tension and border disputes. Iraq attacks Iranian airfields.

  • Battle of Khorramshahr

    Iraq invades Iran's city Khorramshahr. The battle lasted until November 10 until Khorramshahr ultimately fell under Iraqi control. 7,000 casualties occured.

  • Iran Bombs Iraq

    Iran respondes by bombing military and economic sites in Iraq.
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    Gulf War

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    Iraq War

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    Iraqi Civil War