| 25th Airborne Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| تیپ ۲۵ نیرو مخصوص | |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Allegiance |  Iran |
| Branch |  Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Type | Airborne forces, special forces |
| Role | Special operations Irregular warfare Hostage rescue Counter-terrorism Reconnaissance Wartime operations |
| Size | Brigade (8 battalions) |
| Part of | 21st Commando Division (until 1991) |
| Garrison/HQ | Baghshah (formerly) Afsariyeh Mehrabad International Airport |
| Nickname(s) | "Green Berets" (کلاه سبزها) |
| Colors | Green |
| March | 18 April (National Army Day) |
| Engagements | Dhofar Rebellion Post-Revolution clashes in Iran Iran–Iraq War Syrian Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Ali Delavar |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | Bell 214 Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (Bell 212) |
| Transport | Lockheed C-130 Hercules Boeing CH-47 Chinook |
25th Airborne Special Forces Brigade (Persian: تیپ ۲۵ نیرو مخصوص), or the NOHED Brigade (تیپ نیرو مخصوص), is an airborne, special forces unit of the Iranian Army established in 1959.
The unit's first operation was during the Dhofar Rebellion in Oman. After the 1979 Revolution in Iran, it was a participant in the post-Revolution clashes. As part of the 21st Commando Division, the unit was extensively used in various operations of the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s. Recently, some members have been active in the Syrian Civil War. The brigade has also been employed for hostage rescue and counter-terrorism purposes inside Iran. 25th Takavar Brigade' (Persian: تیپ ۲۵ تکاور) is a Takavar separate brigade of the Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Pasveh, West Azerbaijan Province. The unit supplied aid for 2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes.[1]
- ^ "كمك های تكاوران تیپ 25 ارتش در پسوه و مردم میاندوآب به زلزله زدگان آذربایجان شرقی". YJC. Retrieved 15 January 2016.