Protesters attack the Soviet embassy over arms supplies

An Iraqi air attack damaged Tehran’s refinery. The strike deepened pressure on domestic fuel supplies before the renewed missile campaign against the capital.

Reports described Iraqi bombing of a Tehran hospital and the first reported Iraqi missile attack on the capital. Iran had fired missiles at Baghdad earlier that day.

Pérez de Cuéllar called for an end to attacks during renewed escalation. His intervention pressed for restraint while implementation of the broader UN peace plan remained unresolved.

Lord Trefgarne said Britain favored a further Security Council resolution imposing an arms embargo on Iran to secure implementation of Resolution 598.

Iraqi missiles struck populated neighborhoods of Tehran. Iran answered with a missile at Baghdad and reported attacking an Iraqi launch site as urban exchanges continued.

MEES reported Saipem awarded the northern section of a planned Gurreh–Bandar Taheri oil pipeline. Iran sought a new export route as attacks exposed existing terminals and transport facilities.

Oleandrov acknowledged Soviet deliveries of short-range missiles to Iraq but denied authorizing modifications able to reach Tehran. His statement came during missile attacks on Iranian cities.

Iranian forces began Operation Dawn 10 with Kurdish allies, capturing several towns in the Halabja region. The offensive briefly shifted the front and was followed by Iraqi chemical attacks on the...

MEES reported Iran increasing imports of gas oil and other light products after refinery damage. Wartime attacks affected civilian supply as well as military financing.

Madarshahi submitted a complaint about an alleged chemical attack on Garmab and continuing missile attacks, bringing another civilian-protection claim before the UN.