Which country is more dangerous in the Middle East?
Iran VS Israel wars
Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)
• Iraq invaded Iran first.
• Iran later pushed into Iraqi territory, but this was a counter offensive, not an initial invasion.
Israel wars
Country Year(s) Nature of Action
Egypt 1956, 1967 Full invasions of Sinai
Jordan 1967 Capture of West Bank & East Jerusalem
Syria 1967 Capture of Golan Heights
Lebanon 1978, 1982 Major invasions; occupation of the south
Iraq 1981 Airstrike only (not an invasion)
Which country is more dangerous in the Middle East?
Iran VS Israel wars
Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)
• Iraq invaded Iran first.
• Iran later pushed into Iraqi territory, but this was a counter offensive, not an initial invasion.
Israel wars
Country Year(s) Nature of Action
Egypt 1956, 1967 Full invasions of Sinai
Jordan 1967 Capture of West Bank & East Jerusalem
Syria 1967 Capture of Golan Heights
Lebanon 1978, 1982 Major invasions; occupation of the south
Iraq 1981 Airstrike only (not an invasion)