58th Takavar Division of Shahroud
Military unit
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58th Takavar Division of 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 | |
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| Country |  Iran |
| Branch |  Ground Force |
| Type | Takavar |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Shahroud, Semnan province |
| Nickname | "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.
