What contributed to the outbreak of war between Iran and Iraq in 1980?

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The outbreak of war between Iran and Iraq in 1980 was primarily due to tensions between the Shi'ite and Sunni populations of both countries, aggravated by border disputes and ideologies. The other options (A) missionary activity by Iranian Christians, (B) a Hezbollah takeover in Iraq, and (C) Israeli support for the Iranian regime, did not directly contribute to the outbreak of the war.

What Contributed to the Outbreak of War Between Iran and Iraq