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Sep 22, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 22, 1980 – Iraq Invaded Iran.

On this day September 22, 1980 Iraq launched a full-scale invasion of Iran, beginning what became known as the Iran-Iraq War. This brutal conflict, which lasted for nearly eight years, was one of the longest conventional wars of the 20th century and caused massive devastation across both nations.

The invasion began with Iraqi forces crossing the border and targeting Iranian air bases in an attempt to gain a quick advantage. What followed was a prolonged struggle marked by trench warfare...

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