Battle of Basra (2008)

March 25–31, 2008 · Basra

Iraqi government forces attacked the Mahdi Army and other militias controlling Basra. After heavy fighting, a ceasefire was agreed and the government gained control of the city.

On the map Contemporaries

Iraq and allies

Mahdi Army

Other

United Kingdom

United States

Iraq

Mahdi Army

Special Groups (Iraq)

Nouri al-Maliki participant

Strength and losses

Killed: 200–300
Wounded: 400
Captured: 3,000
Aircraft lost: 1
Vehicles captured: 9

Strength: 16,000
Killed: 210
Wounded: 600
Captured: 155

Civilian deaths: 50

Units

Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service 1st Division (Iraq) 4th Division (Iraq) 7th Division (Iraq) 9th Armoured Division (Iraq) 23rd Squadron (Iraq) 70th Squadron (Iraq)