As 1984 began, Iran launched the largest offensive up to that date Operation Dawn V, also known as Operation Dawn 5 or Operation Valfajr-5 (Persian). The goal of the offensive was to split the Iraqi 4th Army Corps and 6th Army Corps between Basra and Qurna, and if successful, move on the suburbs or even the city of Basra itself. It was fought between the Pasdaran, Basij and the Iraqi Army.
As 1984 commenced, Iran initiated Operation Dawn V, also referred to as Operation Dawn 5 or Operation Valfajr-5 (Persian). The objective of the offensive was to divide the Iraqi 4th Army Corps and 6th Army Corps between Basra and Qurna, with a potential subsequent push into Basra's suburbs or even the city itself. It involved clashes between the Pasdaran, Basij, and the Iraqi Army.