A report on Iran–Iraq War
Protracted armed conflict that began on 22 September 1980 with a full-scale invasion of Iran by neighbouring Iraq.
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
12 linksVariable-geometry fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union.
Variable-geometry fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union.
The MiG-23 took part in the Iran–Iraq War and was used in both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles.
Consolidation of the Iranian Revolution
1 linksThe consolidation of the Iranian Revolution refers to a turbulent process of Islamic Republic stabilization, following the completion of the revolution.
The consolidation of the Iranian Revolution refers to a turbulent process of Islamic Republic stabilization, following the completion of the revolution.
Elements that played a part in both the crisis and its end were the Iran hostage crisis, the invasion of Iran by Saddam Hussein's Iraq, and the presidency of Abolhassan Banisadr.
H-3 airstrike
3 linksThe H-3 airstrike was a surprise air attack by the Iranian Air Force during the Iran–Iraq War on 4 April 1981 against the airbases of the Iraqi Air Force at the H-3 Air Base in western Iraq.
Ali Sayad Shirazi
4 linksIranian regular military (Artesh) officer.
Iranian regular military (Artesh) officer.
He served as commander of the Ground Force during Iran–Iraq War.
Operation Scorch Sword
3 linksSurprise airstrike, carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force on 30 September 1980, that damaged an almost-complete nuclear reactor located 17 km southeast of Baghdad, Iraq.
Surprise airstrike, carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force on 30 September 1980, that damaged an almost-complete nuclear reactor located 17 km southeast of Baghdad, Iraq.
The operation took place eight days into the Iran–Iraq War.
Baghdad
7 linksCapital of Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab world after Cairo.
Capital of Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab world after Cairo.
However, the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s was a difficult time for the city, as money was diverted by Saddam Hussein to the army and thousands of residents were killed.
Iran–Iraq border
9 linksThe Iran–Iraq border runs for 1,599 km (994 mi) from the tripoint with Turkey in the north down to the Shatt al-Arab (known as Arvand Rud in Iran) waterway and out to the Persian Gulf in the south.
The Iran–Iraq border runs for 1,599 km (994 mi) from the tripoint with Turkey in the north down to the Shatt al-Arab (known as Arvand Rud in Iran) waterway and out to the Persian Gulf in the south.
War broke out in 1980 when Iraq invaded Iran, leading to the eight-year long Iran–Iraq War.
Khorramshahr
5 linksCity and capital of Khorramshahr County, Khuzestan Province, Iran.
City and capital of Khorramshahr County, Khuzestan Province, Iran.
The city was destroyed in the Iran–Iraq War, with the 1986 census recording a population of zero.
Operation Kaman 99
2 linksOperation Alborz, more commonly known by the code-name Operation Kaman 99 (عملیات کمان 99), was an operation launched by the Iranian Air Force in retaliation to Iraqi surprise aerial attacks on Iran the day before which marked the beginning of the 8-year-long Iran–Iraq War.
Ronald Reagan
4 linksAmerican politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Foreign affairs dominated his second term, including the bombing of Libya, the Iran–Iraq War, the Iran–Contra affair, and the ongoing Cold War.