Iran War: $IRAN

The term "Iran War" can refer to different conflicts involving Iran, but most notably, it brings to mind the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). This brutal and prolonged conflict began when Iraqi President Saddam Hussein launched an invasion of Iran, seeking territorial gains and fearing the spread of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. The war quickly escalated into one of the longest and deadliest wars of the 20th century.

Both countries suffered immense casualties, with over a million lives lost and economic damage that lasted decades. The conflict saw the use of trench warfare, chemical weapons, and attacks on civilian populations. Neither side gained a decisive victory, and a United Nations-brokered ceasefire ended the war in 1988, essentially restoring the status quo.

In more recent times, tensions between Iran and the United States have raised fears of another war. Incidents such as the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani nearly pushed both nations to open conflict. However, diplomacy and regional pressure have so far prevented full-scale war.#IranIsraelConflict