Historical Events tagged with "operation morvarid"
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Military & Warfare
Iranian Navy Decimates Iraqi Naval Forces
November 28th, 1980 44 years ago
In a significant naval engagement, the Iranian Navy launched Operation Morvarid, resulting in the destruction of the majority of the Iraqi Navy in the Persian Gulf. The operation, which took place shortly after the onset of the Iran–Iraq War, showcased Iran's naval capabilities and objectives in asserting control over the Persian Gulf. This decisive action was commemorated in Iran as Navy Day, symbolizing a critical moment in the naval conflict between the two nations.
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