U.S. memorandum addresses Iraqi chemical weapons use

Rafsanjani warned that attacks destroying Iran’s oil-export facilities could bring severe wider consequences. His sermon responded to reports of French Super Etendard aircraft going to Iraq.

Iran launched an offensive in the northern sector, penetrating several kilometres into Iraq. The operation involved terrain and supply challenges different from the southern front and demonstrated the...

A U.S. monitoring report recorded Iranian news agency accusations of Iraqi chemical attacks. The document preserves Iran’s public allegation rather than an independent investigation finding.

Iran reported Iraqi missile attacks on Dezful and other western cities. Its account described residents gathering to rescue people from damaged residential areas.

Japan hosted Iraq’s trade minister Ali and urged protection of its Iranian petrochemical project and restraint.

Mousavi announced Iran’s rejection of the latest Security Council ceasefire resolution. He argued that it protected Iraq and enabled outside intervention, reflecting Tehran’s stated diplomatic...

Iran submitted a request for a fact-finding mission on alleged Iraqi chemical weapons use, referring to medical and military evidence. The letter’s allegations are distinct from subsequent expert...

French Foreign Minister Cheysson told the Senate that five Super Etendard aircraft had arrived in Iraq in October. The announcement publicly confirmed a transfer that threatened Iranian oil...

An Iranian letter again raised alleged Iraqi chemical weapons use with the Secretary-General. Repeated submissions sought international attention to threats faced by Iranian forces and civilians.

Iranian forces ended the northern offensive after advancing a few kilometres into Iraq. The limited result underlined the operational difficulty of holding gains far from supply lines and the...