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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Iran–Iraq War: How Eight Years of Slaughter Changed Nothing

from The Rest: History for Sleep

In this episode, we unpack the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq and examine why, despite the immense human cost, so little fundamentally shifted in the region. We'll explore the origins and key events of the war, drawing conclusions on its lasting, yet often overlooked, legacy.

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