Iran updates Sardasht’s reported death toll and protests inaction

Iraqi chemical bombing struck Sardasht in northwestern Iran, exposing civilians to mustard gas. The attack became a lasting symbol of Iranian civilian suffering and the long-term health costs of...

Iran said Iraqi helicopters fired chemical rockets in its northwestern region on 26 June, injuring more than 60 people. The account was submitted to the UN as the attacks on Sardasht were also being...

Iran reported Iraqi air attacks on Sardasht on 28 and 29 June and said chemical agents had harmed residents. Later letters updated the reported casualty figures, which are treated as contemporaneous...

Reagan sent Gorbachev a message urging agreement on ceasefire enforcement measures, including a possible arms embargo, as Security Council diplomacy advanced.

Iran reported that Iraqi aircraft bombed the outskirts of Sardasht on 1 July. The town’s exposure became a focus of Iranian diplomatic efforts and international concern over chemical weapons and...

Iran alleged that Iraqi helicopters attacked Sardasht on 29 June, artillery fired nerve-agent shells near Baneh on 1 July, and aircraft chemically bombarded the Piranshahr-Sardasht road on 11 July.

France announced a break in relations during the Gordji embassy dispute. The rupture occurred amid French support for Iraq and growing maritime confrontation with Iran.

Gorbachev’s reply reached Washington supporting ceasefire diplomacy while offering no firm commitment to sanctions, according to Carlucci’s subsequent memorandum.

MEES reported a letter of understanding for Greece to purchase 800,000 tons of Iranian crude. Iran continued seeking export customers despite wartime shipping risks.

France announced deployment of naval ships to protect French shipping. The decision added another foreign naval presence amid disputes with Iran and the tanker war.