Safavid invasions of Basra
| Safavid invasions of Basra | |||||||||
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| Part of the Portuguese–Safavid War (1621–1630) and the Ottoman–Safavid War (1623–1639) | |||||||||
Drawing of Basra by the Portuguese at the end of the 16th century | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Safavid Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Afrasiyab I # Ali Basha Freire de Andrada Gonçalo da Silveira |
Shah Abbas I # Imam Quli Khan | ||||||||
The Safavid invasions of Basra were a series of military campaigns undertaken by the Safavid Empire between 1624 and 1629, during their campaign in Ottoman Iraq, in an attempt to capture the city of Basra. Despite two attempts, the Safavids were unable to capture the city. Upon learning of the death of Shah Abbas I, the Safavids retreated, bringing the campaigns to an end.