Battle of Khorramshahr (1982) 1982
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 April 1982 – 24 May 1982 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1982 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Iran | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Iran–Iraq War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 30.4340, 48.1780 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of Khorramshahr, also known in Iran as the Liberation of Khorramshahr (Persian: آزادسازی خرمشهر, romanized: Âzâdsâzī-ye Khorramshahr) was the Iranian recapture of the city of Khorramshahr on 24 May 1982, during the Iran–Iraq War. The city had been captured by the Iraqis earlier in the war, on 26 October 1980, shortly after the Iraqi invasion of Iran. The successful retaking of the city was part of Iran's Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas. It is perceived as a turning point in the war; and the liberation of the city is annually celebrated in Iran on 24 May.
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