Episode
Episode 79: Iran-Iraq War, Part One
Ahmad Hashemi
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2024-08-04
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25 Followers
Delve into the Iran-Iraq War's pivotal beginning in this historical podcast episode. Despite intelligence warnings, Iran lost over 13,000 square kilometers of territory during Iraq's initial invasion. Iranian forces were theoretically prepared, yet the practical reality Read more…Delve into the Iran-Iraq War's pivotal beginning in this historical podcast episode. Despite intelligence warnings, Iran lost over 13,000 square kilometers of territory during Iraq's initial invasion. Iranian forces were theoretically prepared, yet the practical reality fell short, triggering the longest conventional conflict of the 20th century. This episode examines the geopolitical conditions post-Iranian Revolution that left the nation vulnerable and explores the military unpreparedness that allowed this catastrophic war to unfold, reshaping Middle Eastern history. Close