Tanker war

February 1, 1984 – August 4, 1988 · Persian Gulf

Result Iraqi coalition victory

Iran and Iraq attacked oil tankers and merchant ships in the Persian Gulf. The United States and other navies escorted ships, and the attacks continued until the ceasefire in 1988.

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Iran

Iraq

Iran

Iraq

United States

Saudi Arabia

Kuwait

Units

Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force

Iraqi Navy United States Navy Iraqi Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force

Battles 3

USS Stark incident May 17, 1987 · Iraqi victory
Bridgeton incident July 24, 1987
Operation Praying Mantis April 18, 1988 · United States victory