Iraq and Iran exchanged the remains of soldiers missing since their devastating 1980s conflict at the Shalamcheh border crossing. During a solemn ceremony, Iraqi forces draped coffins with national flags before handing over 79 remains to Iran and receiving six in return. Officials said the exchange is part of long-standing agreements to repatriate war victims. Families and citizens recalled painful memories of loss and uncertainty. The eight-year war between Iraq and Iran claimed nearly a million lives, leaving deep scars that continue to affect generations.
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