It is necessary to publish it to avoid the perpetuation of major misunderstandings about the history of the islamic republic of iran. From fiction to memoirs and historical profiles, weve got the 10 mustreads based on iran. The kurds are the original inhabitants of an area that is today divided by turkey, iran, iraq, and syria. The women of afghanistan, iraq, and iran who risk their lives and their beauty to defy the foulness of theocracy.
Contacts are carried out through the iranian interests section of the pakistani embassy in washington, d. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Iraq at war, 19791989 history of iraniraq relations the kurdish war the decline into war with iran iraq advances iran counterattacks the kurdish threat the tanker war the political and economic impact on iraq towards kuwait 6. The bloody eightyear iraniraq war is now almost forgotten, overshadowed by the subsequent gulf war and iraq war.
Iraq, hoping to capitalize on chaos in iran, starts the war in 1980. This week in the magazine, laura secor, who is a contributor and is working on a book about iran, wrote a comment about mirhossein moussavi and ayatollah ali khamenei. List of books and articles about iranian history online. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online research. It also became a major importer of israeli goods and services. Becoming enemies brings the unique methods of critical oral history, developed to study flashpoints from the cold war such as the cuban missile crisis, to understand u. By then there was already unambiguous evidence indicating the urgency of defusing the imminent danger posed by iraq and its primary allies in the growing terrorist conspiracy. New books archaeology, anthropology architecture art biographies, memoirs business, economy children crafts, rugs culture, society diaspora ethnicities, minorities film, video food foreign relations iranus relations geography, nature history ancient history modern history pahlavi era history qajar era humor, satire. Memoirs of a government servant in the 1960s and 70s houshang pirnazar. Molavi has a keen and nuanced view of iran, and his book introduces the general reader not only to irans contemporary history and the struggles of its people, but to the texture of the culture.
One cannot comprehend the situation in the gulf today. In iraq, the study of history is hardly a priority now, with its middle class severely damaged by two wars iran then the first gulf war, years of. Iranian relationship, at times teetering on the brink of war, is highly complicated and fraught with historical memories. Three decades ago iran and iraq became embroiled in a devastating eightyear war which served to redefine the international relations of the gulf region. Discover librarianselected research resources on iraniraq war from the questia online library, including fulltext online books. Iran and the united states have had no formal diplomatic relations since 1980. Iran history, middle eastern history, books barnes. The iraniraq war marked a turning point in the history of the middle east. I am a huge 20th century history buff, especially the world wars and the cold war. The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east.
A history of usiraq relations since 2003 the new indian. In the current strategic environment, one of our adversaries, for good or ill, is iran. In particular, the middle east and africas involvement are very interesting to me. It was commonly called the persian gulf war until iraq invaded kuwait in 1990. Relations got a big chill in 1979 when revolutionary forces overthrew iran s government and severed all ties with israel, and the hostility was cemented in 1982 with israels invasion of lebanon. On 3 january 2020, iran s top military commander, gen qasem soleimani, is killed by a us drone strike in iraq. Iran sold israel oil when none of the other oilrich states in the region would do so. Lenaburg, new york journal of books the iraniraq war marked a turning point in the history of the middle east. I already have read many, many books about the 20th century, but i can never find anything about the iran iraq war, despite it having a major impact on both countries and regional. This book accurately reflects the events of the war and is a good read. Society, economy, government, politics, the iran iraq war, relations with regional powers by uzo marvin 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. One cannot comprehend the situation in the gulf todaythe iranian nuclear program or the political crises in baghdad and tehranwithout understanding the frustrations and fears that sprang from that war. Far from breaking my spirit, sadegh hedayats blind owl woke me up shadi gholizadeh. Essential reading as relations between iran and the west warm and normalise.
The iraniraq war was a war between the armed forces of iraq and iran lasting from september 1980 to august 1988. Under saddam hussein, relations were manageable, especially after the iraniraq war began in 1980. Nov 30, 2012 three decades ago iran and iraq became embroiled in a devastating eightyear war which served to redefine the international relations of the gulf region. A military history of iran and its armed forces, provides a valuable starting point for developing an understanding of that particular adversary. Foreign relations of the united states, 19691976, volume xxvii, iran. Fighting was ended by a 1988 ceasefire, though the resumption of normal diplomatic relations and the withdrawal of troops did not take place until 1990.
A social history of sexual relations in iran uses travelers accounts, iranian and international archival sources, as well as government data, to bring together, in detail, and within the context of iranian culture and religion, the nature, variety, and problems of sexual relations in iran over the ages. The book is strong on narrative, well written, and engaging. Iran vows severe revenge for his death and pulls back from the 2015 nuclear accord. The power of iran in the persian gulf war by james a.
Iraniraq war 198088, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq. Top 10 books about the iraq war books the guardian. The story of iraq has ended, we feel, because we see nothing but. As neighbors with a 585mile frontier, iran and afghanistan have connections spanning centuries. The iraniraq war stands as an anomaly in the cold war era.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Bill aggression in historical perspective by richard bulliet the need for modification and. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. On 3 january 2020, irans top military commander, gen qasem soleimani, is killed by a us drone strike in iraq. A history of us iraq relations since 2003 here are key dates in the relations between the us and iraq after washington carried out a deadly strike against qasem soleimani. The iraniraq war by pierre razoux, hardcover barnes. The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor satisfying, in part because iran and iraq have remained relatively closed to scholars, and no. These manageable relations were soon quelled at the gulf war, when saddams iraq invaded kuwait, leading to international sanctions on iraq and a significant deterioration in iraqisaudi. The iraniraq war pierre razoux harvard university press. Most welcomed the iraqi military action to neutralise the iranian regime. The documents assembled by the national security archive take us inside the reaganbush administrations, where lying and deception of the press, congress and the public were as essential to the governments policies as the illegal operations. An understanding of the history of iranus relations is essential for those who wish to work within the current political framework of iran.
Since 1979the year of irans revolution and the soviet invasion of afghanistanrelations between tehran and kabul have ebbed and flowed. Iran is bordered on the north by armenia, azerbaijan, turkmenistan, and the caspian sea. Relations were farranging, but to a large extent given a low profile. Estimates of total casualties range from 1,000,000 to twice that number.
From 1980 to 1988 iran and iraq fought the longest conventional war of. Participation of a child soldier on the iranian front top left. The lebanon hostage crisis that led to the infamous armsforhostages deals with iran, 19841986. Ayaan hirsi ali and azar nafisi as their ideal feminine model. Most of razouxs book is traditional military history, emphasizing who. The iraniraq war, by pierre razoux the new york times. Iraq at war, 19791989 history of iran iraq relations the kurdish war the decline into war with iran iraq advances iran counterattacks the kurdish threat the tanker war the political and economic impact on iraq towards kuwait 6. Jan 06, 2020 on 3 january 2020, iran s top military commander, gen qasem soleimani, is killed by a us drone strike in iraq. Iran and afghanistans long, complicated history united. Aug 29, 2014 relations got a big chill in 1979 when revolutionary forces overthrew irans government and severed all ties with israel, and the hostility was cemented in 1982 with israels invasion of lebanon.
The khobar towers bombing, attributed to iran by u. Books allow you to travel to faraway places without leaving your home. Iran and iraq share a long border the longest border by far for both nations and an ancient. Middle east and europe iraq and iran recommended reading 4 a treacherous alliance.
List of books and articles about iraniraq war online. In a radical reappraisal of iran s modern history, ervand abrahamian traces the countrys traumatic journey from the midnineteenth century to the present day, through the discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the pahlavis, and the birth of the islamic republic. A shocked iraq reconsiders its relationship with the u. The countrys name was changed from persia to iran in 1935. Youve written two books about the region and named five books about the kurds. Whether youve been to iran or still have it on your bucket list, you can brush up on the countrys culture, history, and psyche of the people through a good book. In a radical reappraisal of irans modern history, ervand abrahamian traces the countrys traumatic journey from the midnineteenth century to the present day, through the discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the pahlavis, and the birth of the islamic republic. Iraqs international relations general the first gulf war the iraniraq war iraqs international relations. American oil diplomacy in the persian gulf and the caspian sea. Both states have history that extends for a millennia into the past. Pakistan serves as iran s protecting power in the united states, while switzerland serves as the united states protecting power in iran.
Reagan administration support to baghdad during the iraniraq war, 19801988. Jun 26, 2009 molavi has a keen and nuanced view of iran, and his book introduces the general reader not only to irans contemporary history and the struggles of its people, but to the texture of the culture. Informative, well argued, intelligent, easy to read. Veteran social justice advocate medea benjamin examines the history and politics of the islamic republic of iran in her new book, inside iran, published by or books. During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and.
In an effort to diminish the iranian regimes nuclear threat, the u. Iran nurtured the shiite hezbollah movement in that bordering country and eventually funded the terrorist group islamic jihad, which has attacked. Port quarter view of uss stark listing to port after being mistakenly struck by an iraqi warplane middle left. Usips scott worden discusses the complex relationship between the two countries, how iran has built influence there, and where the u. Part of the arabiranian conflict and persian gulf conflicts. Before we get to the books, can you introduce us to the people. I already have read many, many books about the 20th century, but i can never find anything about the iraniraq war, despite it having a major impact on both countries and regional. Society, economy, government, politics, the iraniraq war, relations with regional powers by uzo marvin 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. That is southeast turkey, northwest iran, northeast iraq, and northeast syria. Relations got a big chill in 1979 when revolutionary forces overthrew irans government and severed all ties with israel, and the hostility was cemented in 1982 with israels invasion of lebanon. Foreign relations of the united states, 19691976, volume. A history of usiraq relations since 2003 here are key dates in the relations between the us and iraq after washington carried out a deadly strike against qasem soleimani. These countries included iran, turkey and ethiopia, as well as the maronite christians in lebanon and the kurds in iraq.
Us contact info pen and sword books co casemate publishers, 1950 lawrence road, havertown, pennsylvania 19083 t. I was in the middle east at the start of the iran iraq war and there was much fear amongst the arab nations of iran. Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. However, it is best remembered for the unique socalled tanker war which threatened to strangle the worlds oil supplies. Iranian soldier wearing protective gas mask against iraqi chemical attacks top right. The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor. The iraqkuwait war, which the united states entered, later was called the persian gulf war or the gulf war the war began when iraq invaded iran on 22 september 1980, after a long history of border. Iraqsaudi relations are the relations between the republic of iraq and the kingdom of saudi arabia. This is a fantastic and comprehensive history of modern iran charting its history from the constitutional era until the nuclear deal, which shows a great deal of sympathy towards the subject matter and debunks common foreign policy myths. Pakistan serves as irans protecting power in the united states, while switzerland serves as the united states protecting power in iran.
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