NEW Iraq and Iran fought a bloody eight-year war that ended in 1988 in a cease-fire with no clear victor and parts of the border under dispute . : Both sides say they are in negotiations , have committee working on border dispute . Well is in Amara , east of Maysan province , near Shiite Muslim border , officials say . The 4 countries fought 8-year war that ended in 1979 with parts of border under dispute .
NEW : Both sides say they are in negotiations , have committee working on border dispute . Well is in Amara , east of Maysan province , near Shiite Muslim border , officials say . The 4 countries fought 8-year war that ended in 1979 with parts of border under dispute .