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iran-iraq war

/ɪˈrɑːn ɪˈræk wɔːr/

Traduction: Guerre entre l'Iran et l'Irak de 1980 à 1988, l'un des conflits les plus longs et meurtriers du XXe siècle, marquée par la guerre de tranchées, l'usage d'armes chimiques et de très lourdes pertes humaines.

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/ɪˈrɑːn ɪˈræk wɔːr/C1formalpolitical
  • frGuerre entre l'Iran et l'Irak de 1980 à 1988, l'un des conflits les plus longs et meurtriers du XXe siècle, marquée par la guerre de tranchées, l'usage d'armes chimiques et de très lourdes pertes humaines.

A major armed conflict between Iran and Iraq that lasted from September 1980 to August 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the 20th century. It was characterized by trench warfare, chemical weapons use, and massive casualties on both sides.

  1. Iran-Iraq WarC1formal

    A protracted armed conflict between Iran and Iraq that lasted from September 1980 to August 1988, making it one of the longest conventional wars of the 20th century.

    frGuerre Iran-Irak

    • The Iran-Iraq War resulted in massive casualties and economic devastation for both countries.
    • Chemical weapons were used extensively during the Iran-Iraq War.
    • The war ended with a United Nations-brokered ceasefire in 1988.