55th Airborne Brigade (Iran)
55th Airborne Brigade of Shiraz (Persian: تیپ ۵۵ هوابرد, romanized: Tīp-e 55-e Havābord) 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.
| 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 | Zabihollah Bahmanziari |
References
- "فرمانده تیپ 55 هوابرد شیراز:پیام ما برای جهان، پیام صلح است". Fars News Agency. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
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