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Iran Starts The Conflicts
Iran starts the war against Iraq by attacking bordering towns in Iraq -
The War Has Officially Started
Multiple border clashes start which is considered the start of the war. -
Iraqi Troops Push Into Iran
Both sides start targeting each others oil productions and resource mines -
America Declares Themselves As Nuetral
America does not want to get involved they push for a peace agreement between the two countries -
Soviets Confirm Their Neutrality
Russia is also neutral in this war -
United Nations Tries To Settle The Conflict Peacefully
United Nations call the leaders of both countries to stop this war -
Iraq Says They Will Stop If Iran Also Agrees
Iraq is willing to stop the fighting -
Cease Fire Act Is Denied
The Iranian prime minister shuts down the idea of a Cease Fire. -
Iraq Takes Control Of Khurramshahr
Iraqi forces are on the offensive taking parts of Iran -
Battle of Khorramshahr
One of the major clashes of the war with large number of troops present. Known for being brutal and bloody. -
Both Sides Agree To Free Foreign Ships Trapped In The Middle Of Battle
With the war some countries got trapped but now they have a chance to get out -
Operation Morvaris
Operation by the Iranian navy to attack Iraqi airbases. -
Operation Nasar
Major battle for the cities of Ahvaz and Dezful. Biggest tank fight of the war -
War Creates 1.5 Million Iranian Refugees
With Iraqi forces moving more and more into Iran, towns people become refugees -
Both Sides Still Refuse A Peace Treaty
Both sides still want to fight -
Iran Started To Push Back Iraqi Forces
Iran finally was able to push the Iraqi Forces off of there oil supplies -
First Prisoner Of War Exchange
Iran and Iraq exchanges 42 wounded Soldiers -
The Fifth Peace Treaty Has Failed
Both sides still want to fight -
Fighting Slows Down
Iranian forces push the Iraqis to the point of retreat which slows down the war -
Biggest Tanker Battles During The War
Technology is a big part in this time of the war -
Both Sides Start To Bomb Each Others Cities
Many civilian lives are lost -
Cease Fire Has Finally Been Accepted By Both Sides
The fighting is finally over -
Peace Treaty Finally Signed
The war is officially over