Prisoners of War in the Iran-Iraq Conflict

Moreover, Iraq felt threatened by Iran's revolutionary zeal and sought to contain its influence in the region. Saddam Hussein believed that by invading Iran, he could weaken the revolutionary government and establish Iraq as a dominant power in the Middle East. The war was also fueled by external factors, including support from various countries such as the United States, Soviet Union, and Gulf states, who had their own strategic interests in the region.