58th Takavar Division of Shahroud
58 Zolfaghar Commando Division, Shahroud (Persian: لشکر تکاور ۵۸ ذوالفقار شاهرود) is a Takavar (commando) division of the Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Shahroud, Semnan Province.[1]
58th Takavar Division | |
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لشگر ۵۸ تکاور | |
Country | Iran |
Branch | Ground Force |
Type | Takavar |
Role | Special operations |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Shahroud, Semnan Province |
Nickname(s) | "Zolfaghar" (ذوالفقار) |
Engagements | Iran–Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Yaghoub Aliyari Ataollah Salehi |
The founder and the first commander of the brigade was Yaghoub Aliyari.
References
- "بازديد فرمانده نيروي زميني ارتش از لشگر 58 ذوالفقار". Fars News Agency. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
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