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Iran was attacked by its neighboring country of Iraq in 1980, leading to the Iran-Iraq War which lasted for eight years.

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The Iran-Iraq War, also called The First Persian Gulf War (1980-1988)

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Q: Iran was at war with which country in 1980?
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What country went to war with Iraq in 1980?

Iran.


what country was at war with Iran for eight years from 1980?

Iraq was at war with Iran during an eight year period.


Which Arab country fought a war with Iran from 1980 to 1988?

Iraq


Which country was invaded first in the gulf war?

Iraq invaded Iran in September 1980.


What war began in 1980 after Iraq was invaded?

There was a war that began in Iraq in 1980, but the war began with an invasion of Iran, not Iraq. That war is the Iran-Iraq War and lasted from 1980-1988.


Who did Iran fight a major war during 1980 with?

Iraq. It was called the Iran-Iraq War and lasted from 1980 to 1988.


What country fought a war from 1980 to 1988?

I think you must be referring to the war between Iran and Iraq, which was between 1980-88. However, while Iraq is an Arab country, Iran is a Persian country. They are both Islamic nations though. Both are majority Shi'ite Muslim.


Who fought in the Iran-Iraq War against Iraq in 1980?

Iran.


Was Iraq at war in 1983?

Yes, Iraq was at war with Iran from 1980 to 1988. This was called the Iran-Iraq war.


Where did the fighting at the gulf war occur?

Along the Iran-Iraq border (Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988); as well as within the Gulf itself.


Did Iran fight a war from 1980 to 1988?

Yes. The Iran-Iraq War was fought during this period.


Who did the US support in the Gulf War?

The US supported Iraq during their war with Iran (1980-1988).