1985–1988 · Iraqi and Iranian cities Theater
1985–1988
Iraq launched ballistic missile attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities; Iran responded with Scud attacks on Baghdad. During the worst phases, Baghdad absorbed 200 missiles in 52 days. Civilians fled both capitals in massive waves. The attacks created panic but did not break either government's will to fight. Iraq used Soviet-supplied Scuds modified to extend their range; Iran used North Korean-supplied variants. Both sides bombed each other's oil infrastructure in the concurrent 'Tanker War' in the Gulf.
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