Iran reports chemical warfare after accepting Resolution 598

Khomeini publicly defended acceptance of a ceasefire despite its bitterness for him, likening it to drinking poison. His message asked Iranians to accept a major reversal after years of...

The UN announced a team to work with Iran and Iraq on implementing a ceasefire on land, sea and air. Technical arrangements remained necessary after Iran accepted Resolution 598.

Iraqi mustard-gas bombing struck Zardeh in western Iran after Tehran had accepted Resolution 598. The attack inflicted civilian injuries during the unsettled transition toward a ceasefire.

Iran dispatched Ali Akbar Velayati to New York to pursue the ceasefire. Fighting continued as diplomacy moved toward practical implementation of the UN resolution.

The Secretary-General issued a further report on the specialist mission. It examined patients and alleged chemical attacks in both countries, contributing to an expanding UN record of chemical warfare...

Iran’s representative reported Iraqi military operations against civilian areas on 23 and 24 July. The 25 July letter documented a further civilian protection complaint during the ceasefire...

Six days after Iran accepted Resolution 598, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) launched an incursion from Iraqi territory into western Iran. The invasion was backed by Iraq and...

Iranian forces counterattacked MEK units advancing through Kermanshah province. The Iranian government portrayed the incursion as an Iraqi-backed attempt to exploit the ceasefire decision; Mersad...

UN officials urged consideration of direct talks, while Iranian representative Javad Zarif described the current meetings as consultations with the secretary-general.

Iraqi chemical bombing exposed people in Oshnavieh to mustard gas. Civilian harm continued before the agreed ceasefire took effect later in August.