An OR Originals Series
The Iran Iraq War: A Tragedy That Changed History
Released
21 July 2021
Categories
Runtime
120 Mins
Shoot Locations
During the 1970s the Middle East was a battleground for the Cold War; liberal pro-Western forces battled with pro-Soviet Arab Nationalists and Baathists.
But in 1979 a series of events – the Iranian Revolution, Egypt’s peace with Israel, the Mecca Mosque Siege, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan contributed to a radical change in the mind-set of the region and its leaders.
It was the start of the meteoric rise of radical Islam.
But in 1979 a series of events – the Iranian Revolution, Egypt’s peace with Israel, the Mecca Mosque Siege, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan contributed to a radical change in the mind-set of the region and its leaders.
It was the start of the meteoric rise of radical Islam.
2022
Best Historical
AIB Award
2022
Winner Gold Award
World Media Festival
2022
Best Historical Documentary
International Broadcaster Awards
Credits
Executive Producer
Jonathan Hacker
Adel Al Abdulkarim
Director
Jonathan Hacker
Producer
Sarah Jobling
Graham Cooper
Edited by
David Linton
Hugh Williams
Allen Charlton