The Iran-Iraq War (First Persian Gulf

War)

The Iran-Iraq War (First Persian Gulf

War)1979-1988

Josh, Trevor, Helen H., Sam M., Jeremy O., Lauren, Morgan

1979-1988Josh, Trevor, Helen H., Sam M., Jeremy O., Lauren, Morgan

Combatants and AlliesCombatants and Allies Iran Supported by: North Korea Peoples Republic of China

Syria Libya Israel

Iran Supported by: North Korea Peoples Republic of China

Syria Libya Israel

Iraq Supported by: United States U.K. Germany Saudi Arabia

Iraq Supported by: United States U.K. Germany Saudi Arabia

CausesCauses

Saddam Hussein,leader of Iraq, took over the Iranian government (Bakr Resign)

Saddam wanted to be the leader of all of Europe

Iran and Iraq had disputed over land previously Both Wanted the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway

Saddam Hussein,leader of Iraq, took over the Iranian government (Bakr Resign)

Saddam wanted to be the leader of all of Europe

Iran and Iraq had disputed over land previously Both Wanted the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway

Key EventsKey Events

4 major battles from April to August 1988 Iraqis defeated Iranians

Iraqi Republican Guard & regular army units recaptured Al-Faw peninsula, 36hr battle Iraqis used chemical weapons

4 major battles from April to August 1988 Iraqis defeated Iranians

Iraqi Republican Guard & regular army units recaptured Al-Faw peninsula, 36hr battle Iraqis used chemical weapons

Key Events Key Events

Ceasefire: August 20, 1988 Casualties: More than one and a half million

Ceasefire: August 20, 1988 Casualties: More than one and a half million

Key People Key People

Iran: Ruhollah Khomeini, supreme ruler

Mostafa Chamran, Minister of Defense

Iran: Ruhollah Khomeini, supreme ruler

Mostafa Chamran, Minister of Defense

Iraq: Saddam Hussein, Prime Minister

Ali Hassan al-Majid, Minister of Defense

Iraq: Saddam Hussein, Prime Minister

Ali Hassan al-Majid, Minister of Defense

OutcomesOutcomes

Status Quo: Antebellum Lots of destruction Iraq economy destroyed $1.2 Trillion dollars all tolled Iraq most indebted country in the world (owe 10 times GDP)

Status Quo: Antebellum Lots of destruction Iraq economy destroyed $1.2 Trillion dollars all tolled Iraq most indebted country in the world (owe 10 times GDP)

Before War

Lessons of WarLessons of War

Iraqis are very good at defending Use chemical weapons

One person or political party can’t rule both Iran and Iraq

A lot of money can be spent and destruction caused to status quo

Iraqis are very good at defending Use chemical weapons

One person or political party can’t rule both Iran and Iraq

A lot of money can be spent and destruction caused to status quo