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1981 in Iraq

Explore 4 historical events and records for Iraq in 1981.

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Historical records for Iraq in 1981

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January

January 1981

Invasion of Iran

Hussein, Saddam · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iraq beats back Irans 1st major counteroffensive

June

8 June 1981

Bombing of Osirak

Hussein, Saddam · Osirak · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Bombed by Israel to prevent Iraq developing nuclear weapons

September

27 September 1981

Siege of Abadan

Hussein, Saddam · Abadan · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iran relieves its besieged port of Abadan

November

29 November 1981

Invasion of Iran

Hussein, Saddam · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iran launches a major offensive on the central front with Iraq

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