Iran Declares War On East Roman Empire

November, 20, 520 A.D.:
Iran Declares War On East Roman Empire

By: Mir M.Hosseini

After 3 consequent formal ultimatums, Ghobad declares war on East Romans (Constantinopole) The Iranian army soon advances in Roman territory occupying cities including Theodoropolis. Anastasius, the young Roman emperor consequently asked for a ceasefire. According to the peace treaty that had been signed between the two states in 420 at the time of Yazdgerd 2 and Theodore, Iran was obliged to stop attacks of migrating central Asian tribes while Romans accepted to undertake some expenses.