Iran launches Operation Karbala 4 toward Basra

Shultz told Congress that Washington would discourage further arms sales to Iran and linked better relations to ending the war and changing other policies.

Iran and the Soviet Union signed a protocol after their first economic commission meeting since 1980. The talks reopened a formal channel for economic cooperation during the war.

UPI relayed allegations that Iraq received CIA intelligence while Washington also supplied arms to Iran. The account highlighted how outside assistance could affect Iran’s military and economic...

Iran reported an Iraqi raid hitting a school in Bakhtaran, now Kermanshah. A UN observer later visited the site amid repeated attacks on western cities.

Iran reported raids on Bakhtaran and Islamabad Gharb while a UN observer visited the area. The presence of an observer did not prevent renewed bombardment.

Kuwait formally requested that its tankers be reflagged as U.S. vessels amid attacks on Gulf shipping. The request drew Washington closer to the conflict and made the sea lanes a more direct arena...

Iran told the UN that Iraqi aircraft attacked Susangerd and villages near Dezful, reporting civilian deaths and injuries. The account is recorded as Iran’s allegation in the UN Yearbook, not as an...

Iran began its largest offensive of the war, targeting Iraqi defenses east of Basra. The battle involved mass infantry assaults, artillery, and heavy casualties on both sides. Iran hoped that taking...

Iran reported that Iraqi missile and air attacks had killed more than 90 people and wounded over 280, and alleged chemical weapons had been used during the preceding days. These figures are attributed...

Iran alleged that Iraqi missiles and aircraft struck Borujerd, Isfahan, Ilam, Eslamabad-e-Gharb, Arak and Kashan between 10 and 12 January. The reported casualty totals differed across...