Siege of Shushtar

Siege of Shushtar
Part of the Muslim conquest of Khuzestan
Picture of the remains of Sasanian architecture in Shushtar
Date 641–642 Location Shushtar, Sasanian Empire (in modern Khuzestan) Result Rashidun victory
Belligerents
Sasanian Empire Asawira (defected)	Rashidun Caliphate Asawira
Commanders and leaders
Hormuzan (POW) Siyah al-Uswari   Shiruya al-Uswari	Abu Musa Ashaari al-Nu'man Siyah al-Uswari Shiruya al-Uswari
Casualties and losses
Heavy	Low

The siege of Shushtar was fought from 641 to 642 between the Sasanian Empire and the invading Arab Muslims of the Rashidun Caliphate. Shushtar was an ancient strong stronghold in Khuzestan, and was attacked by the Arabs under their commander Abu Musa Ashaari. Although the city managed to resist the Arabs, the Sasanians later faced desertion, which resulted in the Arabs capturing the city and capturing its commander, Hormuzan.