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Qassem Soleimani and the Bastardful History of U.S. / Iran Relations

Behind the Bastards

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Saddam Hussein's Invasion of Iran

In 1980, Saddam Hussein launched an invasion of Iran. His goal seems to have been to take advantage of political chaos in the country following the revolution. Qasim: The war would prove to be like a foundational moment for the modern nation of Iran.

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