Iran–Iraq War

The Iran–Iraq War, also called the First Imposed War or Eight-Year War by Iran, began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980. After eight years of conflict, both countries accepted a ceasefire deal brokered by the United Nations, which became effective in August 1988.

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Which happened first?

• Iran–Iraq War and Iranian Embassy Siege began in the same year
• Iran–Iraq War began 1 year after Sino-Vietnamese War
• Iran–Iraq War began 1 year after Soviet-Afghan War
• Iran–Iraq War began 2 years after Iranian Revolution
• Iran–Iraq War began 2 years after Saur Revolution

Timeline

1. Iranian RevolutionJanuary 1978 – February 1979
2. Saur RevolutionApril 27, 1978 – April 28, 1978
3. Sino-Vietnamese WarFebruary 17, 1979 – March 16, 1979
4. Soviet-Afghan WarDecember 25, 1979 – February 15, 1989
5. Iran–Iraq War (this page)September 22, 1980 – August 20, 1988
6. Iranian Embassy SiegeApril 30, 1980 – May 5, 1980

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