23rd Ranger Division () is a Takavar division of the Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Parandak,

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. During the

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, the division was mainly engaged in fighting on the Northern front including around

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in order to prevent

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forces from concentrating on the Southern front.

References

Special forces of Iran Takavar Divisions of Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Robat Karim County {{iran-mil-stub