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Al Jazeera (22 September 2020)

Sinan S Mahmoud

Bitter eight-year battle not only inflicted human and economic devastation, but has impacted Middle East to this day.

A jaw, various bones and a few personal belongings - plastic pocket comb with broken teeth, dog tags and metal wristwatch - were among the remains recently unearthed of a man killed during the Iran-Iraq War.

The heartbreaking photos - posted on Facebook with details on the area where the remains were discovered, along with the soldier's name - are grim reminders of the bloody 1980-88 conflict that still affects many Iraqis today.

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