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SiegeofBasra

1987–1987

In 1987, the Siege of Basra occurred during the Iran-Iraq War, involving intense fighting around the city.

Era
1987–1987
SIDES
1
⚔ CONFLICT INTERSTATE WAR

SiegeofBasra

⚔ Iran–Iraq War · 1980–1988 is part of this war
Iraq
Iraq
VS
Iran
Start: 08.01.1987 End: 26.02.1987 Duration: 1 months 19 days Participants: 1 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Siege of Basra
Date
1987–1987
Type
interstate war
Duration
1 months 19 days
Participants
Iran
Parent War
Iran–Iraq War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 1 participants
? Iraq
VS
Iran Iran Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature