Why did Saddam Hussein invade Iran in 1980?

A. To spread Iraqi territory

B. To gain control of Iranian oil

C. Bring down Ayatollah Khomeini's government

D. All of the above

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Broderick Graham

29 January, 19:33

Why did Saddam Hussein invade Iran in 1980?

A. To spread Iraqi territory

B. To gain control of Iranian oil

C. Bring down Ayatollah Khomeini's government

D. All of the above

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Mayra Barron · Answer 1

I believe that this was actually due to the fact the they wanted some more territory and also the fact that they had lost some of their territory. And based on this, they therefore wanted all of this. Your answer: All of the above.

Why did Saddam Hussein invade Iran in 1980?A. To spread Iraqi territoryB. To gain control of Iranian oilC. Bring down Ayatollah Khomeini's governmentD. All of the above

Why did Saddam Hussein invade Iran in 1980?

A. To spread Iraqi territory

B. To gain control of Iranian oil

C. Bring down Ayatollah Khomeini's government

D. All of the above