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Battle of the Iron Bridge
Part of the Arab–Byzantine Wars and
Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
Orontes River Antakya-mohammad adil rais.jpg
The River Orontes, Antioch, the battle was fought near this river .
Date October 637 AD
Location Antioch, Roman Syria
Result Decisive Muslim victory, Antioch conquered by Rashidun Caliphate.
Belligerents
Flag of Afghanistan (1880–1901).svg Rashidun Caliphate Simple Labarum2.svg Byzantine Empire,
Christian Arabs
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid,
Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah		 Heraclius
Strength
17,000[1] 20,000-30,000[1]
Casualties and losses
Minimal 10,000+[1]