When Israel helped Iran in the war against Iraq

Israel supported Iran during the Iran-Iraq War in a strategic move.

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Israel provided Iran with military equipment and instructors to strengthen its defense capabilities.

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Iran shared intelligence with Israel, aiding Israel's Operation Opera against Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor.

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Israel aimed to counterbalance Iraq's growing military power by supporting Iran.

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Israeli arms sales to Iran, valued at $500 million between 1981-1983, boosted Israel's weapons industry and facilitated Persian Jews' immigration.

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U.S. reports estimated Israel’s annual arms sales to Iran at nearly $2 billion in the early 1980s.

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Israel's support for Iran remained unofficial, with Iran never formally acknowledging the partnership.

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When Israel helped Iran in the war against Iraq

When Israel helped Iran in the war against Iraq

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Israel supported Iran during the Iran-Iraq War in a strategic move.

Israel provided Iran with military equipment and instructors to strengthen its defense capabilities.

Iran shared intelligence with Israel, aiding Israel's Operation Opera against Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor.

Israel aimed to counterbalance Iraq's growing military power by supporting Iran.

Israeli arms sales to Iran, valued at $500 million between 1981-1983, boosted Israel's weapons industry and facilitated Persian Jews' immigration.

U.S. reports estimated Israel’s annual arms sales to Iran at nearly $2 billion in the early 1980s.

Israel's support for Iran remained unofficial, with Iran never formally acknowledging the partnership.

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