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Estimates of casualties from the war range from 500,000 to 2 million dead, with immense injuries that continue to affect countless individuals. Economically, Iraq emerged deeply in debt with no territorial gains, while Iran, despite suffering heavy losses, managed to maintain its Islamic Republic and reshaped national identity towards an anti-Western sentiment.
Understanding the Iran-Iraq War's context remains crucial, as it foreshadowed many of the conflicts and geopolitical tensions that shape the Middle East today. The lessons gleaned from this history continue to resonate, underscoring the profound effects of ambition, miscalculation, and the human cost of warfare.