Siege of Basra

January 8 – February 26, 1987 · Basra Governorate

Result Iraqi victory

Iran launched its Karbala-5 offensive to take the Iraqi port of Basra, with massive casualties on both sides. Iraqi defences held, and the attack failed to take the city.

Iraq

Iran

Strength and losses

Strength
300,000
Killed
10,000
Captured
1,750
Strength
150,000–200,000
Killed
40,000
Wounded
80,000
Tanks lost
218
Ships lost
21