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Khamenei Commemorates Operation Zolfaghari Anniversary in Abadan

Just now October 31, 2026 1 min read 📰 IRNA English
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Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei commemorated the anniversary of Operation Zolfaghari, which was pivotal in repelling Ba'athist forces from Abadan Island during the Iran-Iraq War. His message emphasized the key factors that contributed to Iran's victory in the conflict. This event highlights the ongoing significance of historical military achievements in shaping national identity.

Tehran, IRNA — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has issued a message marking the anniversary of Operation Zolfaghari—the popular epic that drove the Ba'athist aggressors off Abadan Island— and highlighted the factors behind the Iranian triumph during the Sacred Defense (1980-88 Iran-Iraq War).

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