The Forgotten War That Killed a Million People | Iran-Iraq War

In September 1980, Iraq invaded Iran. Saddam Hussein expected it to be over in weeks. It lasted eight years. It killed over a million people. It used chemical weapons on a scale not seen since World War One.This is Part 1 of our two-part series on the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). This episode covers the ground war — the invasion, the human wave attacks, the chemical weapons, and the economic destruction. In this episode: — Why Iraq invaded Iran in 1980 — The human wave attacks and trench warfare that defined the conflict — How Iraq used chemical weapons — The final cost: a million dead, no territory gained, two economies destroyed This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com