Iran reports heavy missile attacks on Ramhormoz and Khorramabad

Iran reported an Iraqi attack on the unfinished Bushehr nuclear plant; Iraq denied it. The disputed strike extended concern to major construction infrastructure.

Britain issued updated guidance to shipowners and seafarers about the threat from the Iran-Iraq conflict, according to a later parliamentary answer.

The UN published the report of its January mission on prisoners of war in Iran and Iraq. The report brought the treatment and prolonged detention of captives into the international diplomatic record.

MEES reported that the Majlis budget committee reduced projected 1985–86 oil revenue to $17.5 billion, below the draft’s $20 billion. Revenue expectations shaped wartime spending choices.

Iran reported Iraqi aircraft striking a gasoline pumping station near Ahvaz and damaging steel-plant units. Energy and industrial facilities faced attacks alongside towns.

Iran opened a major offensive intended to threaten the Basra region and cross the Tigris. The operation combined regular forces and revolutionary formations but faced entrenched Iraqi defenses and...

Iran reported an Iraqi missile attack on Borujerd alongside air raids on other cities. The account shows the reach of urban bombardment into western and central Iran.

Iraqi aircraft bombed Tehran and other Iranian towns. Iran reported missile attacks on Kirkuk’s oil installations as the conflict spread across urban and economic targets.

Mehdi Bakeri, commander of the IRGC’s Ashura Division, was killed during Operation Badr. His death added to Iran’s losses in an offensive that failed to secure a lasting breakthrough.

Rajaie Khorassani reported alleged chemical capsule attacks east of Majnoon and requested UN action. The letter’s hospitalization figures were Iranian claims.