4. What additional factors led to the destabilization of the Mid: What was the significance of the Algiers Agreement (1975) and how did its revocation by Saddam Hussein contribute to the outbreak of the war?

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What was the significance of the Algiers Agreement (1975) and how did its revocation by Saddam Hussein contribute to the outbreak of the war?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

The Algiers Agreement, in which Iraq ceded claims to the Shatt al-Arab, was a point of resentment for Saddam. By revoking it in 1980, Saddam signaled Iraq’s intent to reclaim disputed territories, escalating tensions with Iran.