On July 30, 1979, the Battle of Karbala occurred between Iranian forces and Iraqi rebels. The conflict was part of a wider series of revolts against the Iraqi Baathist regime. The battle resulted in significant casualties, with many dead on both sides. The violence was exacerbated by tensions between Sunni and Shia factions, particularly after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. This battle is remembered as one of the pivotal events in the destabilization of Iraq in the late 20th century.