Saberin Takavar Battalion | |
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گردان تکاور صابرين | |
Saberin shoulder sleeve insignia
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Active | 2000–present |
Country | Iran |
Allegiance | Supreme Leader of Iran |
Branch | Ground Force |
Type | Takavar |
Role | Special operations |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution |
Garrison/HQ | Tehran |
Motto(s) | "If there are 20 Saberin amongst you, they will overcome 200, and if there be a 100 Saberin they will overcome a 1000 of those who disbelieve." [Quran 8:65] |
Engagements |
PJAK insurgency Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency Syrian Civil War Iranian intervention in Iraq |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
2nd Brigadier General Amanollah Gashtassbi |
Saberin Takavar Battalion (Persian: گردان تکاور صابرين; meaning Steadfasts) is an eliteTakavar unit in the Ground Forces of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution.