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  • Susangerd, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Tuesday May 11, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    Iran Retake Susangerd Area

    Susangerd, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Tuesday May 11, 1982

    Under heavy Iranian pressure, the Iraqi forces retreated. By 12 May, Iran had driven out all Iraqi forces from the Susangerd area.




  • Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Saturday May 22, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    The Iranians began The drive Towards Khorramshahr

    Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Saturday May 22, 1982

    In the early morning hours of 23 May 1982, the Iranians began the drive towards Khorramshahr across the Karun River. This part of Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas was spearheaded by the 77th Khorasan division with tanks along with the Revolutionary Guard and Basij.




  • Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Sunday May 23, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    The Liberation of Khorramshahr

    Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Sunday May 23, 1982

    The Iranians hit the Iraqis with destructive air strikes and massive artillery barrages, crossed the Karun River, captured bridgeheads, and launched human wave attacks towards the city. Saddam's defensive barricade collapsed; in less than 48 hours of fighting, the city fell and 19,000 Iraqis surrendered to the Iranians.




  • Susangerd, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Tuesday May 11, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    Iran Retake Susangerd Area

    Susangerd, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Tuesday May 11, 1982

    Under heavy Iranian pressure, the Iraqi forces retreated. By 12 May, Iran had driven out all Iraqi forces from the Susangerd area.




  • Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Saturday May 22, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    The Iranians began The drive Towards Khorramshahr

    Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Saturday May 22, 1982

    In the early morning hours of 23 May 1982, the Iranians began the drive towards Khorramshahr across the Karun River. This part of Operation Beit ol-Moqaddas was spearheaded by the 77th Khorasan division with tanks along with the Revolutionary Guard and Basij.




  • Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Sunday May 23, 1982
    Iran–Iraq War

    The Liberation of Khorramshahr

    Khorramshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
    Sunday May 23, 1982

    The Iranians hit the Iraqis with destructive air strikes and massive artillery barrages, crossed the Karun River, captured bridgeheads, and launched human wave attacks towards the city. Saddam's defensive barricade collapsed; in less than 48 hours of fighting, the city fell and 19,000 Iraqis surrendered to the Iranians.




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