May 22–25, 1982 · Khuzestan Theater
May 22–25, 1982
Following the success of Operation Undeniable Victory, Iran recaptured Khorramshahr in a three-day assault. Combined IRGC and regular army forces enveloped the city from multiple directions. Iraqi defenders, trapped in the 'City of Blood,' suffered heavy casualties trying to escape. Iran captured 19,000 Iraqi prisoners — the largest prisoner take of the war. The 'City of Blood' had been reclaimed.
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