Battle of Paveh (1979 AD)

Battle of Paveh (Interim Government & Islamic Republic of Iran (1980−83) vs KDP-I & Komala & IPFG & Sipay Rizgari & Supported by: & Iraq) took place in 1979 AD during 1979 Kurdish rebellion in Iran.

Battle facts

• Year: 1979 AD
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: 1979 Kurdish rebellion in Iran
• Side A: Interim Government, Islamic Republic of Iran (1980−83)
• Side B: KDP-I, Komala, IPFG, Sipay Rizgari, Supported by:, Iraq
• Commanders (A): Ruhollah Khomeini (Until June 3 1989 (#)), Mehdi Bazargan, Abulhassan Banisadr, Mohammad-Ali Rajai, Mohammad-Javad Bahonar
• Outcome: Iranian victory Iranian forces mostly diverted to the Iran–Iraq War front since late 1980 Pockets of KDPI resistance remained until 1996
• Coordinates: 35.043°, 46.356°

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