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.
At the beginning of 1984, Iran launched Operation Dawn V, also known as Operation Dawn 5 or Operation Valfajr-5 (Persian). The objective was to split the Iraqi forces in Basra and Qurna, with a possible subsequent push into the city's suburbs. This operation involved clashes between the Pasdaran, Basij, and Iraqi Army.