Battle of Basra may refer to: Battle of the Camel (656), conflict over succession to the caliphate Battle of Basra (871), Zanj capture of Basra Battle of Basra (1914), British capture Basra from the Ottoman Empire in Mesopotamian campaign Basra offensive (1982), major land battle following expulsion of Iraq from Iran Siege of Basra (1987), Iranian siege of Basra Battle of Basra (1991), battle between Iraqi forces and Shi’ite militants allied with Iraqi army defectors in the 1991 uprisings in Iraq Battle of Basra (2003), the first major conflict in the 2003 invasion of Iraq; mostly fought by British troops Battle of Basra (2008), an offensive launched against Shi'ite militias during the Iraq War See also Battle of Bosra