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During the conflict between the Republic's Peshmerga forces and the Iranian army, a significant battle unfolded in the village of Qulta, involving a total of five hundred soldiers. Among them, twenty individuals hailed from the Mahabad force, alongside fighters from Garki, Sardasht, and Suesni. Notably, Mustafa Khoshnaw from the Barzani Forces was also actively engaged in the combat.
On November 21, 1983, the Peshmerga forces of Barzan launched an assault on the Iraqi army bases located in close proximity to the village of Kaniyalnja in the Barzan region. The Battle of Kaniyalnja ensued, resulting in the swift capture of the enemy bases by the Peshmerga forces. This successful operation inflicted significant damage upon the Iraqi army, highlighting the prowess and effectiveness of the Peshmerga fighters.
In 1983, the war unfolded. The Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces strategized to shift their partisan operations to urban areas and launch attacks on government institutions. Their objective was to convey a powerful message to the government, demonstrating the Kurdish revolution's ability to strike at institutions at will, inflicting casualties and other significant losses.
The Peshmerga forces faced a significant challenge on January 5, 1987, when the Iraqi army and mercenary forces (jash) launched a large-scale assault in the Atrosh and Sheikhan areas, along with the surrounding regions. Backed by tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and warplanes, the attackers engaged in a fierce battle that lasted for a duration of 13 to 15 days. Despite the government forces managing to capture certain territories, the Peshmerga forces, supported by the local civil forces...
On December 11, 1988, during the night, a significant confrontation occurred in the Badinan region between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi government. In close proximity to the first branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga forces initiated a large-scale assault on the military and armed establishments of the Iraqi government in Dereluk and Sheladze. Furthermore, they quickly gained control over all military positions, mercenaries, political party, government, and militar
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.
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.
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.
