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Peace efforts during the Iran–Iraq War
Throughout the duration of the Iran–Iraq War, numerous efforts were made to halt hostilities and initiate discussions on the unresolved issues that precipitated the onset of the war; however, these endeavors proved unsuccessful. Iraq put forward a suggestion for a temporary suspension of hostilities lasting four days on 1 October 1980, a mere eight days after the commencement of conflict. Iran declined the offer. Khomeini issued a response on 4 October, in which he declined the offer of a truce and directed for the conflict to persist until a conclusive victory was attained, along with seeking retribution for Iraq's "crimes". U.S. and Soviet officials convened in Vienna on February 21–22, 1985, with the intention of addressing the ongoing Iran-Iraq war. However, President Reagan downplayed the significance of the meeting, stating that it was primarily an opportunity for both parties to exchange perspectives.
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