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What was the main issue of dispute between Iraq and Iran during the war?
What was the main issue of dispute between Iraq and Iran during the war?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the weapons used in the war?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the weapons used in the war?
How many people were estimated to have been killed or injured during the decade-long conflict?
How many people were estimated to have been killed or injured during the decade-long conflict?
What percentage of deaths and casualties were sustained by Iran during the war?
What percentage of deaths and casualties were sustained by Iran during the war?
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How many people did each side have under arms by the end of the war?
How many people did each side have under arms by the end of the war?
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What led Iraq to accept Iran's use of the Shatt al-Arab waterway by Iranian ships?
What led Iraq to accept Iran's use of the Shatt al-Arab waterway by Iranian ships?
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Why did Kuwait reflag its oil tankers with either the American or British flag colors?
Why did Kuwait reflag its oil tankers with either the American or British flag colors?
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Why did Iran disapprove of SCR 598?
Why did Iran disapprove of SCR 598?
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What was the outcome of Iran's initial resistance to SCR 598?
What was the outcome of Iran's initial resistance to SCR 598?
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How did Saudi Arabia potentially influence the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Iraq?
How did Saudi Arabia potentially influence the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Iraq?
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Which major power was maintaining its naval presence in the Gulf as 'Iraq's ally' during the conflict?
Which major power was maintaining its naval presence in the Gulf as 'Iraq's ally' during the conflict?
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When did the ceasefire finally come into effect?
When did the ceasefire finally come into effect?
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What was the significant historical event that Saddam referenced by naming his campaign the 'Battle of Qadisiyya'?
What was the significant historical event that Saddam referenced by naming his campaign the 'Battle of Qadisiyya'?
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Why did Iraq use its superior air power, including advanced French missiles, during the conflict?
Why did Iraq use its superior air power, including advanced French missiles, during the conflict?
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Which country supported Iraq financially during the conflict due to fears of Iranian subversion of Shi'a communities in Gulf countries?
Which country supported Iraq financially during the conflict due to fears of Iranian subversion of Shi'a communities in Gulf countries?
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What major city was occupied by Iran in 1986 during the conflict?
What major city was occupied by Iran in 1986 during the conflict?
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Why did Iran refuse to negotiate for peace during the conflict?
Why did Iran refuse to negotiate for peace during the conflict?
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Which superpowers supported Iraq during the conflict due to concerns about the stability of the region?
Which superpowers supported Iraq during the conflict due to concerns about the stability of the region?
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What was the main reason behind Arab countries' solid backing for Baghdad during the conflict?
What was the main reason behind Arab countries' solid backing for Baghdad during the conflict?
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What was a key factor behind Saddam's initial strategy to court financial backers among Gulf states like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia?
What was a key factor behind Saddam's initial strategy to court financial backers among Gulf states like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia?
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Why did Iraq use its superior air power, including advanced French missiles during the conflict?
Why did Iraq use its superior air power, including advanced French missiles during the conflict?
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What was the main reason for Iran relocating its strategic facilities away from the Shatt?
What was the main reason for Iran relocating its strategic facilities away from the Shatt?
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What did Iraq do in response to Iran's building of ports across the Gulf?
What did Iraq do in response to Iran's building of ports across the Gulf?
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What led to the temporary suspension of hostilities between Iran and Iraq in 1975?
What led to the temporary suspension of hostilities between Iran and Iraq in 1975?
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What major event initiated the countdown to conflict between Iran and Iraq in 1979?
What major event initiated the countdown to conflict between Iran and Iraq in 1979?
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Why was Saddam Hussein concerned about the appeal of revolutionary Iran to the Shi'a majority in Iraq?
Why was Saddam Hussein concerned about the appeal of revolutionary Iran to the Shi'a majority in Iraq?
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What territorial demand did Iraq make as part of its bid for dominance in the Gulf?
What territorial demand did Iraq make as part of its bid for dominance in the Gulf?
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What was a key factor that led Saddam Hussein to believe he could attack Iran successfully in 1980?
What was a key factor that led Saddam Hussein to believe he could attack Iran successfully in 1980?
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Why did Iraqi territorial advances in 1980 soon halt according to the text?
Why did Iraqi territorial advances in 1980 soon halt according to the text?
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What major city was regained by an Iranian counteroffensive in May 1982?
What major city was regained by an Iranian counteroffensive in May 1982?
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