Why Did Iran-Iraq War Reach A Stalemate

Question 1

Actions of Iraq

Answer 1

1. Iraqi forces haulted in Iranian desert- difficult terrain
2. All territory lost had been recaptured
3. Iraqi airforce controlled the skies

Question 2

Actions of outsiders

Answer 2

Syrian support of Iran shut off Iraqi pipelines

Question 3

Actions of Iran

Answer 3

1. Iran wanted to ultimately seize Iraqi capital
2. Iraq cut off from sea ports
3. Iran’s navy was stronger