South of Marivan defensive operation (July 20st, 1981)

Having failed to achieve their highly ambitious goals and had adopted defensive position in not so much appropriate terrains against Iranian positions, Iraqi had no choice but make limited attacks to prevent Iranians from getting prepared and taking the initiative.

They had some practical motivations for doing such actions in the northwest region such as supporting internal   anti-revolutionary members and the mercenaries who hindered Iranian forces integrity.

Iraqi units existing in the region on July21st, 1981 launched a rather extensive attack in the south of Marivan region; however after 48 hours of severe resistance by Iranian forces, they encountered a failure and had to withdraw.

Result:

-A large number of soldiers were killed or wounded and 65 were taken captive by Iran.

-Enemy’s attack was repelled and by accomplishing swift counterattacks the besieged villages of Shenam region were librated by Iran.

Source:

Atlas of Unforgettable Battles (Ground forces operations in eight years of holy defense)

Compilation: Staff Colonel Mojtaba Jafari

Other links:

Analysis of the battles from September, 1980 to September, 1981

Qasr-e-Shirin Defensive Operation (September 22nd, 1980)

Khorramshahr defensive operation (September 22nd, 1980)

Susangerd defensive operation (September 22nd, 1980)

North of Abadan - Husseiniyeh station defensive operation (September 22nd, 1980)