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Iran–Iraq War

Iran launched The offensive

Wednesday Apr 28, 1982
Khuzestan Province, Iran

On 29 April, Iran launched the offensive. 70,000 Revolutionary Guard and Basij members struck on several axes – Bostan, Susangerd, the west bank of the Karun River, and Ahvaz. The Basij launched human wave attacks, which were followed up by the regular army and Revolutionary Guard support along with tanks and helicopters.


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