The World - News from April 5, 1985

Iraq attacked Iranian cities with missiles and warplanes, and Iran said that at least 41 people were killed, with many more wounded. Iran said it retaliated with air strikes on three Iraqi border cities and urged people to flee Baghdad to escape “the fiery wrath of our combatants.” An Iraqi military communique said missiles were fired at the Iranian cities of Bakhtaran and Hamadan. Iran’s official news service confirmed the Bakhtaran strike and said that 28 people were killed and 70 injured. Tehran radio said 13 died at Hamadan and a nearby town.