Iran–Iraq War
war · 1980–1988 · Iran–Iraq border
One of the longest conventional wars of the 20th century; ~1M casualties.
At a glance
| Type | war |
|---|---|
| Date | 1980–1988 · lasted 8 years |
| Location | Iran–Iraq border |
| Outcome | Eight-year war ending in a UN-brokered ceasefire with borders roughly unchanged. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.