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The Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War 1980-88
Year 11 2B English Written by: Mehdi Nawa Teacher: Ms. Alliss Date: 24/07/2012

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1.0 Introduction: Page No. 1.1 Aim of Report...............................................................................................................................1 1.2 Background of Belligerents..........................................................................................................1 1.3 Maps ...........................................................................................................................................3 2.0 Initial Causes of the Conflict: 2.1 Geopolitical Disputes...................................................................................................................4 2.2 Religious Supremacy: Rise of Shia Influence..............................................................................5 2.3 Political Skirmishes between Iran and Iraq..................................................................................6 2.4 Diplomatic Influence of International World..................................................................................7 3.0 Leaders of each side of the tension: 3.1 Saddam Hussein of Iraq............................................................................................................10 3.2 Tariq Aziz of Iraq.........................................................................................................................11 3.3 Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran..........................................................................................11 3.4 Hashemi Rafsanjani of Iran........................................................................................................12 4.0 Efforts for Peace and Consequences 4.1 Military and Economic Influence................................................................................................13 4.2 Western Peace
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