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Iran–Iraq War

The Ambush

Wednesday Oct 14, 1981
Iran

On 15 October, after breaking the siege, a large Iranian convoy was ambushed by Iraqi tanks, and during the ensuing tank battle Iran lost 20 Chieftains and other armored vehicles and withdrew from the previously gained territory.


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