The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. Active hostilities began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran and lasted for nearly eight years, until the acceptance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 598 by both sides. Iraq's primary rationale for the attack against Iran cited the need to prevent Ruhollah Khomeini—who had spearheaded the Iranian revolution in 1979—from exporting the new Iranian ideology to Iraq.
Ceasefire between Iran and Iraq takes effect after eight years of war
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988.
Historical Significance
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988.
Events Before
60 bodies are recovered from the Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
60 bodies are recovered from the Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Astronomers at the University of California witness the first observation of the birth of a galaxy
Astronomers at the University of California witness the first observation of the birth of a galaxy
Opera impresario Sir Rudolf Bing (85) weds Carroll Douglass (45); annulled in September, 1989
Opera impresario Sir Rudolf Bing (85) weds Carroll Douglass (45); annulled in September, 1989
Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, sparki
Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, sparking debate about the boundaries of journalism
Events After
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
Year of the Young Reader begins
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British comedy sketch series "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, debuts on BBC1
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Poland's communist government begins "Round Table" talks with the Solidarity trade union and its leader Lech Wałęsa in a
Poland's communist government begins "Round Table" talks with the Solidarity trade union and its leader Lech Wałęsa in an attempt to ease growing social unrest
NBA power forward Charles Barkley (26) weds legal aide Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland
NBA power forward Charles Barkley (26) weds legal aide Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland
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The "Epic in Miami," played in 85°F heat, sees the San Diego Chargers defeat the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in overtime in the
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 8, 1988?
- The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. Active hostilities began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran and lasted for nearly eight years, until the acceptance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 598 by both sides. Iraq's primary rationale for the attack against Iran cited the need to prevent Ruhollah Khomeini—who had spearheaded the Iranian revolution in 1979—from exporting the new Iranian ideology to Iraq.
- Why is Ceasefire between Iran and Iraq takes effect after eight years of war significant?
- The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988.