28th Infantry Division of Kordestan
| 28th Infantry Division of Kordestan | |
|---|---|
| لشکر 28 پیاده کردستان | |
| Country | Iran |
| Branch | Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Sanandaj, Kordestan Province |
| Engagements | Iran–Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander in Chief | Governor-General Esmaeil Zarei Kosha |
| Current commander | 2nd Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Barzegari[1] |
| Notable commanders | 2nd Brig. Gen. Kiyoomars Sharafi[1] |
28th Infantry Division of Kordestan (Persian: لشکر 28 پیاده کردستان), based in Sanandaj, Kordestan Province, is a division of Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The division was established in 1300 SH (1921-22 AD).[2]
Reports from the British side during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran indicate that the 5th Kurdistan Division of the Imperial Iranian Army was headquartered in Sennah (Sanandaj) in what is now Kurdistan Province in October 1940.[3]
The division participated in several operations of the Iran–Iraq War. It suffered losses of over 3500 people and 800 prisoners.
References
- ^ a b "ایرنا - فرمانده جدید لشکر 28 پیاده کردستان معرفی شد". www8.irna.ir. Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "28th Division is one of the most operational divisions".
- ^ Supplement to the London Gazette, 14 August 1946, The London Gazette.