Iranian army and Revolutionary Guard commanders

Iranian offensive breaks the siege of Abadan

📅 27 September 1981

Iranian forces launched a coordinated attack that drove Iraqi troops west of the Karun River and ended the nearly year-long siege of Abadan. For Iran, reopening the city and protecting its oil...

Iran launches Operation Tariq al-Qods near Bostan

📅 29 November 1981

Iran began an offensive in the Bostan area, using regular forces and Revolutionary Guards in a joint operation. The operation pushed Iraqi troops from positions around Bostan and demonstrated Iran’s...