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Iran–Iraq War - The Iranian Navy Attack

Time: Wednesday Sep 24, 1980

Place: Basra, Iraq

Details: On 24 September, the Iranian Navy attacked Basra, Iraq, destroying two oil terminals near the Iraqi port Faw, which reduced Iraq's ability to export oil. The Iranian ground forces (primarily consisting of the Revolutionary Guard) retreated to the cities, where they set up defences against the invaders.

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