Video - Child Soldiers & Keys to Paradise: The Grim Realities of the Iran-Iraq War

Did you know that during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, both sides deployed child soldiers? Iran, in particular, used young boys to clear minefields. They were given plastic "keys to paradise" and told they would go straight to heaven if they died. Talk about a grim field trip! Meanwhile, Iraq used chemical weapons, leading to horrific injuries and long-term health issues. The conflict dragged on for eight years with no clear victor, costing over a million lives. So, next time you think your job is tough, remember these kids who literally walked through minefields! What other shocking war tactics have you heard about? Drop a comment!