Security Council Resolution 540 addresses attacks on civilian shipping

Military sources reported France’s shipment of Super Étendard aircraft to Iraq. Iran warned that their Exocet capability would intensify threats to its oil exports.

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.

Jonathan Howe’s memorandum to the Secretary of State addressed Iraqi chemical weapons use and urged an early approach to Baghdad. It shows U.S. concern before the March 1984 public condemnation.

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...