23rd Takavar Division
| 23rd Takavar Division | |
|---|---|
| لشگر ۲۳ تکاور | |
| Country |
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| Branch |
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| 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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