Prisoners of War in the Iran-Iraq Conflict

Impact of the war:

The Iran-Iraq war had profound political, economic, and social consequences for both countries. The war left a legacy of deep-seated animosity and distrust between Iran and Iraq, which continues to shape their relations to this day. The conflict also had a devastating impact on the civilian populations of both countries, with widespread destruction of infrastructure, displacement of millions of people, and long-term psychological trauma. Economically, the war drained the resources of both countries, leading to massive debt, inflation, and economic hardship. The war also had far-reaching regional implications, destabilizing the Middle East and triggering a series of conflicts that would shape the geopolitics of the region for decades to come.