Iran-Iraq Relations and Conflict

What was a major factor that led to the deterioration of relations between Iran and Iraq?

• Territorial disputes

• Shared economic interests

• Cultural similarities

• Joint military operations

Why was the Shatt al-Arab waterway significant to both Iran and Iraq?

• It was a major tourist attraction

• It was crucial for oil transportation and access to the Persian Gulf

• It was a site for religious pilgrimages

• It was a source of fresh water

What was the outcome of the Algiers Agreement of 1975?

• It ended the Iran-Iraq War

• It resulted in Iraq gaining full control over the Shatt al-Arab

• It recognized Iran's co-sovereignty over the Shatt al-Arab

• It led to a permanent peace between Iran and Iraq

How did the Iranian Revolution of 1979 affect Iran-Iraq relations?

• It strengthened their alliance

• It led to increased tensions and eventual conflict

• It resulted in a joint economic agreement

• It had no impact on their relations

What event marked the beginning of the Iran-Iraq War?

• The signing of the Algiers Agreement

• The fall of Saddam Hussein

• The Iranian Revolution

• Iraqi airstrikes on Iranian air bases

Which countries provided support to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War?

• Syria and Libya

• Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

• China and India

• Turkey and Egypt

What was a significant consequence of the Iran-Iraq War?

• Iran gained control over Iraq

• The use of chemical weapons and high casualties

• A permanent peace treaty was signed

• The war lasted only a few months

What was a key factor in the improvement of Iran-Iraq relations after 2003?

• A shared cultural festival

• A new trade agreement

• The rise of pro-Iranian Shia factions in Iraq

• Joint military exercises

What was the significance of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Iraq in 2008?

• It marked the first visit by an Iranian president since the 1979 revolution

• It resulted in a new military alliance

• It was a cultural exchange visit

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty

What recent agreement was made between Iran and Iraq in 2022?

• Resumption of Iranian gas deliveries to Iraq

• A trade embargo

• A military alliance

• A joint cultural festival