Prisoners of War in the Iran-Iraq Conflict

Background:

The roots of the Iran-Iraq war can be traced back to a long history of disputes between the two countries. Iran and Iraq had a history of border disputes, ethnic and religious differences, and power struggles in the region. Additionally, during the 1970s, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, had a close relationship with the United States, which was seen as a threat by Iraq's President Saddam Hussein, who sought to establish himself as a dominant regional power.