The Anniversary of Operation Morvarid and Navy Day of the Islamic Republic Army is observed on Azar 7 to commemorate Operation Morvarid, which took place in 1980 during the Iran-Iraq War and was conducted by the Navy of the Islamic Republic Army. In this operation, Iraq’s Al-Bakr and Al-Amiyah oil terminals were targeted, resulting in the destruction of a significant portion of the Iraqi Navy—over 80 percent of Iraq’s naval fleet was lost. This day symbolizes the vital role of the Iranian Navy in defending the country’s maritime borders, and various ceremonies are held to honor those who participated and lost their lives in Operation Morvarid, emphasizing the Navy’s importance in national security. Following the success of Operation Morvarid, this day was officially designated as Navy Day and added to the Iranian calendar by military and governmental authorities in 1980, to honor the memory of the operation and the contributions of the Navy in contemporary Iranian history. According to Islamic Republic sources, this observance is registered and presented in the official calendar in this form and with these descriptions.
