iraq's use of chemical weapons against iran and its strategic consequences: acomparative study

this essay with a historical look reviews the use of chemical weapons in the world wars i and ii and other limited wars before this imposed war against iran. then, it explains the international regulations on prohibition and non-proliferation of chemical weapons. regarding iran-iraq war, the use of these weapons against iranian military forces and civilians as well as iraqi people is discussed. at the end, the reaction of united nations and the west to this inhumane action is mentioned