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Iran–Iraq War

The Iranian Navy Attack

Wednesday Sep 24, 1980
Basra, Iraq

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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