The Iran-Iraq War ran from 1980 to 1988. Which statement about its length and what followed is accurate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. It lasted about eight years, and Iraq invaded Kuwait two years after it ended
- Step 1: 1988 - 1980 = 8 years, and the invasion of Kuwait was in 1990, two years after the ceasefire. Answer: It lasted about eight years, and Iraq invaded Kuwait two years after it ended. Why not the others: The other statements use the wrong length or the wrong gap between the events.
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