Khorramshahr liberation marked an exemplary display of Iranian heroism under Imam Khomeini
Iran is marking the ۴۲th anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr from forces of the ex-Iraqi dictator’s regime in the course of the eight-year war imposed on the Islamic Republic in ۱۹۸۰s. Iranian forces recaptured the strategic port city during landmark operation code-named Beit ol-Moqaddas in ۱۹۸۲, putting an end to over ۵۰۰ days of the Iraqi occupation.
In a historic message, Imam Khomeini said that It was God the Almighty who liberated the Iranian border city despite agression of all world powers who were then backing Saddam.
All echelon of the Iranian society became united under leadership of Imam Khomeini to defend the Islamic-democratic system. Iranian nation also confront the global colonialist powers during the imposed war
The liberation of Khorramshahr also marks the defeat of Saddam and his Western backers.
During the weeks-long operation, some ۶,۰۰۰ Iranian soldiers were martyred and nearly ۲۴,۰۰۰ others injured.
Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein launched the war with the support of major powers and their allies in the region in ۱۹۸۰, a year after the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
The war drew to a close in August ۱۹۸۸, when Iran accepted UN Security Council Resolution ۵۹۸ which declared Saddam as the initiator of the conflict.
During the eight-year-long war, Iraq received all-out support from over twenty countries led by the United States.
Khorramshahr, a city located in southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, was a crucial strategic point during the Iran-Iraq War (۱۹۸۰-۱۹۸۲).
The city was captured by Iraqi forces on October ۲۶, ۱۹۸۰, after the people’s ۳۴-day-long resistance against the Iraqi invaders during the early months of the war, and its liberation became a major objective for the Iranian military. After years of intense fighting, the Iranian army launched a major offensive, known as Operation Beit al-Moqaddas, to retake the city.
The operation was a complex and daring plan that involved the construction of a pontoon bridge over the Karun River, which allowed Iranian forces to cross into the city.
The liberation of Khorramshahr was a turning point in the war, marking a significant defeat for the Iraqi forces. The city&#۳۹;s liberation was achieved on May ۲۴, ۱۹۸۲, after it was totally reduced to rubble by Iraqis and a fierce battle that lasted for several days.
The Iranian military suffered heavy losses during the operation, but their bravery and determination ultimately led to the recapture of the city. The liberation of Khorramshahr was a major morale boost for the Iranian people and marked a significant shift in the momentum of the war. The city&#۳۹;s liberation also had significant strategic implications, as it allowed Iranian forces to regain control of the region and to push deeper into Iraqi territory.
KHORRAMSHAHR LIBERATION HAS BEEN A SWEET LESSON OF RESISTANCE, SACRIFICE
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