The Iran-Iraq War
The Iran-Iraq War was a significant and devastating conflict fought between Iran and Iraq from 1980 to 1988, among the longest conventional wars of the 20th century.
Dragging on for eight brutal years with devastating casualties on both sides, this lengthy conflict between two Middle Eastern powers ultimately ended in a stalemate that resolved almost nothing.
A Devastating Middle Eastern Conflict
The Iran-Iraq War was fought between Iran and Iraq from 1980 to 1988, representing a significant and devastating regional conflict.
Among the Longest Conventional Wars
The war lasted eight years, making it among the longest conventional wars of the entire 20th century.
Massive Casualties on Both Sides
The conflict produced massive casualties on both sides, with estimates suggesting hundreds of thousands of deaths across the eight-year conflict.
Ending in Costly Stalemate
The war ultimately ended in a costly stalemate, with neither side achieving decisive victory despite the tremendous human and economic cost.
