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1986 in Iran

Explore 2 historical events and records for Iran in 1986.

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Historical records for Iran in 1986

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February

19 February 1986

Capture of Faw

Khomeini, Ruhollah · Faw · Ayatollah · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iran captures the port of Faw & gains control of the Shatt al-Arab waterway

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1986

Capture of Fao Peninsular

Khomeini, Ruhollah · Fao Peninsular · Ayatollah · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iran occupies the Fao Peninsular

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