23rd Takavar Division
23rd Takavar Division | |
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لشگر ۲۳ تکاور | |
Country | Iran |
Branch | Ground Force |
Type | Takavar |
Role | Special operations |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Parandak, Tehran Province |
Engagements |
Kurdish rebellion[1] Iran–Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. Hassan Abshenasan[1] |
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]
During Iran–Iraq War, the division was mainly engaged in northern front including Sardasht, West Azerbaijan in order to prevent Iraqi Army from concentrating on southern front.[1]
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