Debating the Iran-Iraq War in Contemporary Iran

by Narges Bajoghli

The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) is a cornerstone of the Islamic Republic of Iran's existence. It entrenched the newly established regime and provided the means for its consolidation of power in the country following the 1979 Revolution. Officially recognized as the "War of Sacred Defense", the Iranian government has been careful to control public discourse and cultural representation concerning the war since the since wartime. Nearly 30 years since...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367531658
• ISBN13: 9780367531652
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.8" x 9.7"