The battle in "Shalir Valley" (Operation Valfajr 4)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student of History, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department Of History, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: Operation Wal-Fajr 4 in 1983 was carried out by the operational base of Hamza Seyyed al-Shohda in Marivan region. This operation changes the war tactics by the armed forces c. A. Iran was from the plains to the mountains. In this research, the causes and reasons for the opening of the North-West Front and the importance of the operation area from a tactical point of view, then the process of the operation and finally its achievements and success factors are discussed in this research.

Method and Research Design: The present research, based on historical documents and correspondence during the war, seeks to answer this main question: what were the goals and motivations of Iran's military experts and commanders in designing and implementing Operation Wal-Fajr 4, and what were the results of this operation? And there were achievements?

Findings and conclusions: The research show that Operation Valfajr 4 was carried out with the aim of reducing the pressure on the southern fronts, destroying the bases and obstacles of the counter-revolution, having a reliable defense line and quick access from Marivan to Baneh. As a result, parts of Sulaymaniyah province and the Garmak garrison in the Shalir crater were captured, in addition, the city of Marivan and the sensitive military centers around it were removed from the enemy's artillery fire, and the ground for the unity of Iraqi Kurds and their use in future operations Provided.

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Ruznāme-ye Ettelā’āt(Ettelaat Newspaper), 1362/7/29 SH / October 21, 1983.[Persian]
Ruznāme-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi (Jomhouri-e Eslami Newspaper), 1362/6/9 SH / August 31, 1983.[Persian]
Ruznāme-ye Keyhān (Keyhan Newspaper), 1362/6/13 SH / September 4, 1983; 1362/6/16 SH / September 7, 1983;1362/6/20 SH / September 11, 1983.[Persian]
Ruznāme-ye Sobh-e Āzādegān (Sobh-e Azadegan Newspaper), 1362/6/12 SH / September 3, 1983.
Official news agencies
Rādio Bi-Bi-Si (BBC Radio), 1362/6/10 SH / September 1, 1983, 19:45 pm.
Xabargozāri-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi (IRNA) (The Islamic Republic News Agency) quoted by Rādio Sowt-ol-Jamāhir-e ‘Arāq, 1362/6/15 SH / September 6, 1983, 19: 30 pm.
Xabargozāri-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi(IRNA) (The Islamic Republic News Agency), Marivān, 1362/6/17 SH / September 8, 1983.[Persian]
Xabargozāri-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi(IRNA) (The Islamic Republic News Agency), Sanandaj, 1362/6/10 SH / September 1, 1983.[Persian]