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Iran–Iraq War - Starting The Battle of Khorramshahr

Time: Sunday Sep 21, 1980

Place: Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran

Details: On 22 September, a prolonged battle began in the city of Khorramshahr, eventually leaving 7,000 dead on each side. Reflecting the bloody nature of the struggle, Iranians came to call Khorramshahr "City of Blood".

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