Reprint. Originally published: London : Grafton, 1989

Includes glossary and appendixes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-313) and index

Introduction -- 1. Roots of Conflict -- 2. Embattled Iran -- 3. Outside Powers -- 4. Embattled Iraq -- 5. Impact of the War Abroad -- 6. Total Warfare: tankers and cities -- 7. International Repercussions -- 8. Iran's Fao Offensive and After -- 9. Internationalization of the War -- 10. The End -- 11. Conclusions --- Epilogue --- Appendixes

In The Longest War, Dilip Hiro describes the causes and courses of the Iran-Iraq military conflict and its effect on the two antagonists, as well as the rest of the world. He reveals the intricate twists and turns of international diplomacy and the realpolitik behind the rhetoric, providing a comprehensive and admirably balanced account of the political and military aspects of the longest war

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