65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade

65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade
تیپ ۶۵ نیروهای ویژه هوابرد
Unit badge
Founded1959 (1959)
Allegiance Iran
Branch Islamic Republic of Iran Army
TypeAirborne forces, special forces
RoleSpecial operations
Irregular warfare
Hostage rescue
Counter-terrorism
Reconnaissance
Wartime operations
SizeBrigade (8 battalions)
Part of23rd Commando Division (until 1991)
Garrison/HQBaghshah (formerly)
Afsariyeh
Mehrabad International Airport
Nickname(s)"Green Berets" (کلاه سبزها)

"Powerful Ghosts" (اشباح قدرتمند)

"The Eagles" (عقاب ها)
ColorsGreen
March18 April (National Army Day)
EngagementsDhofar Rebellion
Post-Revolution clashes in Iran
Iran–Iraq War
Syrian Civil War
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigade General Ali Muhammadi
Aircraft flown
Multirole helicopterBell 214
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (Bell 212)
TransportLockheed C-130 Hercules
Boeing CH-47 Chinook

65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade (Persian: تیپ ۶۵ نیروهای ویژه هوابرد), or the NOHED Brigade (تیپ نوهد), 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 23rd 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.