23rd Takavar Division
23rd Takavar Division (Persian: لشگر ۲۳ تکاور) is a Takavar division of the Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Parandak, Tehran Province.[1]
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| Type | Takavar |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | 5,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Parandak, Tehran Province |
| Engagements | Kurdish rebellion[1] Iran–Iraq War |
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| Notable commanders | Col. Hassan Abshenasan[1] |
During the Iran–Iraq War, the division was mainly engaged in fighting on the Northern front including around Sardasht, West Azerbaijan in order to prevent Iraqi Army forces from concentrating on the Southern front.[1]
See also
References
- "یک سرو گردن بالاتر از تکاوران آمریکایی". Hamshahri. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
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