Special forces of Iran

Takavar (lit. Galloper) is the term used for a member of Iranian Armed Forces who is trained for special operations.

The name can be referred to members of regular units who have successfully ended Commando or Ranger training courses and Marines trained as S.B.S.; or the hand-selected and highly trained members serving in special forces.

Revolutionary Guards
In the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution, one of 5 branches, elite Quds Force specializes in extraterritorial operations. In the Ground Forces, Saberin Battalion is the most famous special unit. Revolutionary Guards Navy has its own Special Units of marines.

Army
Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army units whose members are trained at Lashkarak Takavar Training Centre: Islamic Republic of Iran Navy green beret marines whose members are trained at Manjil Takavar Training Centre: During the reign of Shah. much of the naval training was created by members of the Spetznas and Special Boat Service. Training is at least a 12-month process. After the recruit demonstrated the minimum physical requirements, he is sent to a collection of schools.
 * 23rd Takavar Division based in Parandak
 * 58th Takavar Division (Zolfaghar Division) based in Shahroud
 * 25th Takavar Brigade based in Pasveh
 * 35th Takavar Brigade based in Kermanshah
 * 45th Takavar Brigade based in Shushtar
 * 55th Airborne Brigade (HAVABORD Brigade) based in Shiraz
 * 65th Airborne Brigade (NOHED Brigade) based in Tehran
 * 1st Marine Brigade (Imam Hossein Brigade) based in Bandar Abbas
 * 2nd Marine Brigade (Hazrat Rasul-i-Akram Brigade) based in Bushehr
 * 3rd Marine Brigade (Hamza Sayyid-ush-Shuhda Brigade) based in Konarak

Police
In the Law Enforcement Force of Islamic Republic of Iran, special forces are known as Yegan Vijeh. Anti-Terror Special Force (NOPO) is the most elite unit within the force.