All Battles
Battle of Dezful
1981 • Chuzestan
Historical Overview
Operation Nasr, also known as Operation Hoveyzeh, was a major battle in the Iran–Iraq War fought in early January 1981. It was the biggest tank battle of the war.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Iraqi victory.
Iraq
- Commander: Adnan Khairallah
- Strength: 3 Divisionen
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Iran
- Commander: Abolhassan Banisadr
- Strength: 3 Divisionen
- Casualties: ca. 3.000
Strategic Context
Iranian attempt to break the Iraqi siege.
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