The Iran-Iraq War: Why Saddam Hussein Attacked Khomeini
Why did Saddam Hussein invade Iran in 1980? Discover the hidden history of the Iran-Iraq War, the fall of the Shah, and how Ayatollah Khomeini’s "Revolution Export" terrified the Middle East.
[About the Video]
In 1979, the world watched as the US-backed Shah of Iran was overthrown by a religious revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini. This event sent shockwaves through the region, specifically hitting Iraq, where Saddam Hussein feared a similar uprising among the Shia majority.
In this video, we deep dive into:
The Sudoor-e-Inqilab: Khomeini’s plan to export the Islamic Revolution.
The Shatt al-Arab Conflict: Why a 200km river became the ultimate choke point for Iraq’s oil.
The Algiers Agreement: How the power shift rendered old treaties useless.
The Secret US Support: Declassified CIA documents revealing how the US provided satellite intel, $5 Billion in loans, and tactical advice to Saddam to stop Iran.
Was Saddam’s invasion a calculated move or a massive miscalculation that led to an 8-year stalemate? Watch the full video to understand the real-time tactical game played by world powers.
[Timestamps]
0:00 The 1979 Revolution
1:30 Saddam’s Biggest Fear
3:00 Khomeini’s Threat to the World
4:45 The Battle for Shatt al-Arab River
6:15 US Involvement & Declassified CIA Reports
8:30 The Longest War of the 20th Century
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