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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 edit
- ^ "بازديد فرمانده نيروي زميني ارتش از لشگر 58 ذوالفقار". Fars News Agency. Retrieved 15 January 2016.