55th Airborne Brigade (Iran)
Brigade of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army
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55th Airborne Brigade of Shiraz (Persian: (تیپ ۵۵ نوهد) تیپ ۵۵ هوابرد, romanized: Tīp-e 55-e Hawābord) is an airborne separate brigade of Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Shiraz, Fars province.[1] It was engaged in the Iran-Iraq War.[citation needed]
| 55th Airborne Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Tippe 55 Hawābord | |
 The official insignia of 55th Airborne Brigade | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Branch |  Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Type | Airborne |
| Role | Airborne infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |  Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Shiraz, Fars province |
| Engagements | Iran–Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Akbar Shahverdi |
