Iran, Iraq exchange more soldiers' remains
Although the Iran-Iraq War ended in 1988, the remains of fallen soldiers continue to be repatriated between the two countries.
Iran and Iraq this week exchanged remains of soldiers who died during the Iran-Iraq War.
The bodies of nine Iraqi soldiers were returned to Iraq, while 36 Iranian soldiers returned to Iran, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported over Facebook yesterday.
Why it matters: The Iran-Iraq War broke out in 1980 when Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein invaded neighboring Iran following the Islamic Revolution that brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power. The war ended in a stalemate in 1988 after hundreds of thousands died on both sides, including soldiers and civilians.
Though the war ended decades ago, the remains of soldiers are still exchanged between Iran and Iraq regularly. Last October, Iran and Iraq exchanged the bodies of 31 soldiers. In February, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced the discovery 629 soldiers who died during the war.
