WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It began when Iraq invaded Iran on 22 September 1980, after a long history of border disputes and after Iran demanded the overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s regime.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the late 1980s, President Ronald Reagan intervened in the Iran-Iraq War in support of Baghdad and Saddam Hussein, ultimately leading to an Iraqi victory.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main motives ascribed to Saddam Husayn’s decision to invade Iran in 1980. One motive is that he invaded for geopolitical gain when international factors worked in his favor. The other is that he invaded to prevent Iran from fo-menting revolution in Iraq.

Detailed explanation-4: -Iraqi Invasion of Iran Mindful of Iran’s weakened military in the wake of its revolution, Saddam decided on a preemptive strike against Iran. On September 22, 1980, Iraqi forces launched air strikes on Iranian air bases, following up with a ground invasion of the oil-producing border region of Khuzestan.