Iran alleges violations of the civilian protection accord

Iranian prisoners of war were repatriated from Iraq through Ankara under ICRC auspices. The return brought selected captives home while the war continued.

The operation produced limited results on the central front. The broader war remained unresolved, and Iranian exports and shipping continued to face attacks as both governments sought to impose...

The ICRC reported that its observers had witnessed Iranian camp guards firing on Iraqi prisoners. The disclosure placed Iran’s treatment of enemy captives under public scrutiny.

Reporting described Iraq’s receipt of French Mirage F1 aircraft to replace leased Super Étendards. The supply sustained the threat to Iran’s export facilities and tankers.

Iraq was reported to have frozen a U.S.-backed pipeline proposal toward Aqaba. Rival export-route plans reflected attempts to sustain Iraqi revenue during war with Iran.

A U.S. paper stated that Western firms had helped develop Iraq’s chemical capability, sometimes knowingly. Its internal assessment reinforced concerns about the foreign supply chain behind attacks...

ICRC President Alexandre Hay appealed to governments about the safety of Iraqi prisoners held in Iran. The organization said earlier appeals had produced only temporary improvements.

Shultz welcomed restored U.S.–Iraqi diplomatic relations in talks with Aziz. He also reiterated opposition to chemical warfare, illustrating that condemnation did not end Washington’s rapprochement...

European Community leaders pledged to work for an early settlement and support efforts to limit the conflict, according to the subsequent British parliamentary account.

Iran reported preliminary pipeline arrangements and a trade agreement with Turkey during Mousavi’s visit. Economic ties offered routes beyond the threatened Gulf.