3rd Marine Brigade (Iran)

3rd Marine Chief of the Martyrs Hamza Brigade (Persian: تیپ سوم تفنگداران دریایی حمزه سیدالشهداء) is a marines brigade of Islamic Republic of Iran Navy based in Konarak, Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The unit operates in Gulf of Oman.[2]

3rd Marine Brigade
تیپ سوم تفنگداران دریایی
Country Iran
AllegianceSupreme Leader of Iran
Branch Navy
TypeTakavar marines
RoleSpecial operations
SizeBrigade
Part of Artesh
Garrison/HQKonarak, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Commander Seyyed Hossein Molayi [1]

Establishment

3rd Marine brigade of Iranian Navy established by Commander Seyyed Hossein Molayi. Commander Molayi was killed in action when he was locating practice field for the newly established Brigade in South East of Iran in September 12, 2011. He trapped within an ambush and killed by the mobs.[3]


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