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.
In September 1980, Iraq launched a military assault on Iran, commencing the prolonged Iran–Iraq struggle. The Iraqi forces, under the guidance of Soviet experts, featured advanced chemical warfare capabilities and diverse deployment systems.