Thawra Epilogue: Islamic Revolution and Gulf Wars
Jacobin Radio
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Geopolitics of the Iran-Iraq War
This chapter analyzes the intricate historical and geopolitical landscape of the Iran-Iraq War, which ignited in 1980 between two self-proclaimed anti-imperialist regimes. It examines the roles of external powers, particularly the U.S. and the Soviets, and the underlying ethnic and territorial disputes that fueled the conflict, particularly concerning the oil-rich Khuzestan region. Additionally, the chapter highlights the war's humanitarian crisis and the strategic manipulation of nationalism and propaganda by both countries amidst broad regional implications.
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