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The Iran-Iraq War (First Persian Gulf
War)
The Iran-Iraq War (First Persian Gulf
War)1979-1988
Josh, Trevor, Helen H., Sam M., Jeremy O., Lauren, Morgan
1979-1988Josh, Trevor, Helen H., Sam M., Jeremy O., Lauren, Morgan
Combatants and AlliesCombatants and Allies Iran Supported by: North Korea Peoples Republic of China
Syria Libya Israel
Iran Supported by: North Korea Peoples Republic of China
Syria Libya Israel
Iraq Supported by: United States U.K. Germany Saudi Arabia
Iraq Supported by: United States U.K. Germany Saudi Arabia
CausesCauses
Saddam Hussein,leader of Iraq, took over the Iranian government (Bakr Resign)
Saddam wanted to be the leader of all of Europe
Iran and Iraq had disputed over land previously Both Wanted the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway
Saddam Hussein,leader of Iraq, took over the Iranian government (Bakr Resign)
Saddam wanted to be the leader of all of Europe
Iran and Iraq had disputed over land previously Both Wanted the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway
Key EventsKey Events
4 major battles from April to August 1988 Iraqis defeated Iranians
Iraqi Republican Guard & regular army units recaptured Al-Faw peninsula, 36hr battle Iraqis used chemical weapons
4 major battles from April to August 1988 Iraqis defeated Iranians
Iraqi Republican Guard & regular army units recaptured Al-Faw peninsula, 36hr battle Iraqis used chemical weapons
Key Events Key Events
Ceasefire: August 20, 1988 Casualties: More than one and a half million
Ceasefire: August 20, 1988 Casualties: More than one and a half million
Key People Key People
Iran: Ruhollah Khomeini, supreme ruler
Mostafa Chamran, Minister of Defense
Iran: Ruhollah Khomeini, supreme ruler
Mostafa Chamran, Minister of Defense
Iraq: Saddam Hussein, Prime Minister
Ali Hassan al-Majid, Minister of Defense
Iraq: Saddam Hussein, Prime Minister
Ali Hassan al-Majid, Minister of Defense
OutcomesOutcomes
Status Quo: Antebellum Lots of destruction Iraq economy destroyed $1.2 Trillion dollars all tolled Iraq most indebted country in the world (owe 10 times GDP)
Status Quo: Antebellum Lots of destruction Iraq economy destroyed $1.2 Trillion dollars all tolled Iraq most indebted country in the world (owe 10 times GDP)
Before War
Lessons of WarLessons of War
Iraqis are very good at defending Use chemical weapons
One person or political party can’t rule both Iran and Iraq
A lot of money can be spent and destruction caused to status quo
Iraqis are very good at defending Use chemical weapons
One person or political party can’t rule both Iran and Iraq
A lot of money can be spent and destruction caused to status quo