• Source: Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Marine Command

The Marine Command (Persian: فرماندهی تفنگداران دریایی) is the naval infantry element of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN).




Personnel


During the Iran–Iraq War, Iranian marines were divided in three battalions (approximately 1,500 troops): one stationed at Khorramshahr and the other two at Bandar Abbas, one of which detached to Kharg Island.
According to the 2020 edition of the Military Balance published by IISS, the size of the marines is about 2,600. An unclassified report published by the American Office of Naval Intelligence in 2017, concludes that "[t]he IRIN touts its naval infantry training program as being very selective, accepting only the most qualified individuals".




Units






See also



Sepah Navy Special Force, naval infantry of the IRGC




References






External links


Iranian Naval Infantry at GlobalSecurity.org

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