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With neither side able to secure a decisive victory, the war evolved into a brutal, drawn-out conflict with both forces undertaking attacks against civilian populations to undermine morale. Iraq targeted Iranian cities with aerial bombardments that included ballistic missiles, while Iran retaliated with similar assaults against major urban centers in Iraq. This phase of the war, often referred to as the “War of Cities,” saw a surge in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.