The war between Iran and Iraq rages as Iraq seizes strategic islands along the Persian Gulf.

The transcript describes how Iraqi forces, with support from the Soviet Union, captured strategic islands at the Persian Gulf's mouth. This action disrupted Iranian oil shipments, leading to significant income loss for Iran. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, the conflict continued as both sides refused to halt the fighting.

Which country provided military support to Iraq during the conflict?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• China

• United Kingdom

What strategic advantage did Iraq gain with Soviet support?

• Control of airspace

• Capture of strategic islands

• Access to nuclear weapons

• Increased oil production

What was a major consequence of the conflict for Iran?

• Improved international relations

• Expansion of territory

• Loss of oil revenue

• Increased foreign investment

How did the conflict affect Iranian oil shipments?

• Shipments were redirected

• Shipments increased

• Shipments were unaffected

• Shipments were curtailed

What was the response of both sides to international calls for a ceasefire?

• They agreed to negotiate

• They rejected the calls

• They immediately ceased fighting

• They sought mediation