The Zakho Regional Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) launched an offensive against the Iraqi government's military forces on the Zakho-Batuf road on February 26, 1988. Following a fierce confrontation, the Peshmerga forces emerged victorious, inflicting significant damage on the Iraqi forces. They managed to neutralize a considerable number of enemy fighters and soldiers; they were able to capture a few hostages as well.

On the 26th of February, 1988, the Peshmerga forces found themselves under attack in the Balisan Valley by the Iraqi army. This assault was launched from the Betwata and Khalifan fronts, marking a significant and large-scale offensive. The Peshmerga forces effectively engaged the Iraqi forces using a well-coordinated military strategy, bolstered by tanks, artillery, guns, and warplanes. Consequently, the government forces suffered a resounding defeat by nightfall.

On the night of July 27th to 28th, 1987, the Peshmerga forces, operating under the two branches of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), launched an attack on an Iraqi army regiment near the village of Basara, situated on the slopes of Mount Kosrat. This battle resulted in significant losses for the Iraqi government forces, with a large number of soldiers being killed, wounded, and taken hostage by the Peshmerga.

Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Abdullah Barzani, also known as (Mullah Mustafa Barzani, General Mustafa Barzani, Peshawa (leadership), President Mustafa Barzani and Barzani Mustafa) was born on March 14, 1903, in Barzan village, in Erbil province. He was the initiator of the Second Barzan Revolution, the founder of the Freedom Committee, a general in the Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad, the head of the provisional government abroad in Baku, the founder of the Kurdistan Democratic Party

Masoud Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, also known as (President Masoud Barzani, Mr. Masoud, Uncle, Masrour Barzani's father), joined the ranks of the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces in 1962.

On August 16, 1983, the anniversary of the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga Forces planned to launch an operation against Ba'athist military institutions and fronts. Then, the brave Peshmerga Forces attacked the Iraqi army positions on the road between Sayed Sadiq and Shandari, causing heavy damage to the Iraqi army and instilling fear into them

In the Battle of Biara, the Peshmerga Forces began fighting and operating in the early months of 1982 in the Biara and Shram areas. They did this by launching a massive attack on the army and government forces' bases, which allowed them to seize control of the area and cause severe damage to the Iraqi army and its possessions.

On May 31, 1982, a momentous occurrence transpired in the Sharazoor region, where the collective Peshmerga forces of diverse Kurdish factions in the Jud Front, namely the PDK, the Socialist Party, and the Communist Party. During the battle, numerous soldiers and Jashes lost their lives in the battle, along with four Peshmergas. Subsequently, the government forces retreated to the Sayed Sadiq barracks.

On October 20, 1980, a significant battle occurred on the road between Sayed Sadiq and Penjwen. A confrontation between a Peshmerga force and the Iraqi army led to intense fighting, resulting in a notable victory for the Peshmerga and heavy casualties for the Iraqi army.

The epic battle took place in Ahmad Awa area on July 1, 1987, when the Peshmerga forces attacked several Iraqi army bases and mercenaries, including a base of the National Army (Jaish al-Shaabi), the Peshmarga force captured their bases and headquarters and caused them a heavy damage by killing, wounding and taking prisoners, After staying for two days at the area the Peshmerga forces decided to withdraw and left the area.

The battle consisted of the brave and tactical operations of the incredible Peshmerga Forces; it took place on the evening of 29th March 1983 in Sharmn and Bakrman areas when the courageous Peshmerga Forces attacked several positions of the mercenaries (Jash), and they managed to cause heavy damage to them within the two hours of the battle.

The battle took place in November 1986 in the Zakho region of Badinan region, when the Iraqi army and fighters, were supported by artillery and warplanes, attacked the headquarters and positions of the Peshmerga of Zakho’s Regional Committee, in order to suppress the voice of the revolution after a battle for a number of days and putting pressure on the fronts, the Peshmerga forces were able to defeat the advances of the mercenaries and drive them away from the area.