23rd Commando Division
| 23rd Takavar Division | |
|---|---|
| لشگر ۲۳ تکاور | |
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| Country |
 Iran
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| Branch |
 Ground Force
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| Type | Takavar |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Parandak, Tehran Province |
| Engagements |
Kurdish rebellion Iran–Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Col. Hassan Abshenasan |
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.
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.
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