TEHRAN Irans Foreign Ministry is using the 37th anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack to remind the world of the atrocity and its lasting impact.In a statement, Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that the passage of time does not lessen the seriousness of the chemical bombing, performed by Saddam Husseins regime against the Kurdish town of Halabja in Iraq.Baqaei also highlighted that the U.S.
and particular European nations helped the attack through technical and technological support.Elsewhere in his remarks, the diplomat likewise highlighted the shared suffering of Iranians, particularly those in Sardasht, as well as numerous Iranian military and civilian victims of Saddam Husseins chemical weapons attacks throughout the eight-year imposed war on Iran.Additionally, Baqaei criticized European countries for their function in those attacks by supplying Iraqs chemical weapons program.
Europes objection to acknowledge the reality and take responsibility weakens their reliability in matters of human rights and the guideline of law, he added.The Halabja chemical attack took place on March 16, 1988, throughout the lasts of the Iran-Iraq War.
The Iraqi flying force, under the command of Saddam Hussein, bombarded the city of Halabja with a mixture of fatal chemical agents, including mustard gas, sarin, tabun, and VX.The population of Halabja, located near the Iranian border, had agreed Iran versus Saddam Husseins program.
Saddam saw the city as a hazard to his power and sought to punish them for their perceived disloyalty.
Ali Hassan al-Majid, Saddams cousin, also referred to as Chemical Ali, played an essential role in planning and performing the ruthless assault.The Halabja attack led to the immediate deaths of an estimated 5,000 people, primarily civilians, including ladies and children.
Thousands more were injured and continue to struggle with long-term health problems connected to chemical exposure.