On September 22, 1980, Iraq launched an invasion against Iran, marking the beginning of the eight-year Iran–Iraq War. The Iraqi army, trained and influenced by Soviet advisors, had organic chemical warfare units and a wide variety of delivery systems.
On September 22, 1980, Iraq initiated an invasion against Iran, initiating the eight-year Iran–Iraq conflict. The Iraqi army, trained and influenced by Soviet consultants, had specialized chemical warfare units and a range of delivery methods.