The Iran-Iraq War,1980-1988
- A Shiite revolution takes place in Iran and the Shah was replaced by Ayatollah Khomeini
- This concerned the Sunni leader, Saddam Hussein in Iraq
- Khomeini was very anti-American so they supported Iraq
- War breaks out in fear that the revolution would spread to Iraq (really a war of religion although they both claimed territory of each others)
- UN gets involved in 1988 and a formal treaty is signed with no gains in 1990
Quote
"Allah is on our side. That is why we will beat the aggressor." - Saddam Hussein
Subjunctive Question
Did the people of Iran enjoy Khomeini as a leader ?
Summary
Saddam Hussein was concerned because, their was a shiite revolution in it's neighbouring country Iran, who revolted against the shah and elected Ayatollah Khomeini. Khomeini supported Iraq because they were very anti-American. The United Nations were then involved in 1988 which is when a formal treaty was signed in 1990.