[custom_adv] Khorramshahr is a city in and the capital of Khorramshahr County, Khuzestan Province. At the 2006 census, its population was 123,866, in 26,383 families. [custom_adv] Khorramshahr is an inland port city located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Abadan. The city extends to the right bank of the Arvand Rud waterway near its confluence with the Haffar arm of the Karun river. [custom_adv] The Battle of Khorramshahr was a major engagement between Iraq and in the War. The battle took place from September 22 to November 10, 1980. Known for its brutality and violent conditions, Khorramshahr came to be known by the [custom_adv] The battle lasted for 34 days, and saw an immense investment of Iraqi forces, far beyond what Iraqi war plans envisaged. In turn, this battle enabled the Iranians to stabilize front-lines at Dezful, Ahvaz and Susangerd, and move reinforcements to Khuzestan. [custom_adv] The city was mainly being defended by the outnumbered Navy Commandos (Takavaran), some units of the 92nd Armored Division, Pasdaran fighters and volunteers. [custom_adv] Khorramshahr was eventually recaptured by Iranians during Operation Beit-ol-Moqaddas, a turning point in the war [custom_adv] Khorramshahr was eventually recaptured by Iranians during Operation Beit-ol-Moqaddas, a turning point in the war [custom_adv] Khorramshahr was eventually recaptured by Iranians during Operation Beit-ol-Moqaddas, a turning point in the war [custom_adv] Khorramshahr was eventually recaptured by Iranians during Operation Beit-ol-Moqaddas, a turning point in the war [custom_adv] Khorramshahr was eventually recaptured by Iranians during Operation Beit-ol-Moqaddas, a turning point in the war