The Iran-Iraq War

by Edward Willett

In 1979, the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran called for a holy war against all Muslim nations not ruled by Islamic law. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein saw this as a threat and attacked Iran in 1980. The two countries fought for the next eight years, leaving countless dead and eventually facilitating a cease-fire that resulted in a military tie. This book examines important battles, international involvement, and the affect of Middle East oil on the world...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823945472
• ISBN13: 9780823945474
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12