Saberin Unit
The Saberin Takavar Brigade (Persian: گردان تکاور صابرين; meaning Steadfasts Commando Battalions) also known as Saberin Unit is an elite Takavar unit in the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It is considered one of the best Takavar units in the Iranian Armed Forces, with decades of military and combat experience both at home and specially in overseas operations in neighbouring countries. It is one of the most exclusive units in the IRGC, having at least 6000 members, all of them volunteers and handpicked from the best and most capable units in the IRGC Ground, Air and Sea forces.
| Saberin Takavar Brigade | |
|---|---|
| گردان تکاور صابرين | |
Saberin shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2000–present |
| Country | Iran |
| Allegiance | Supreme Leader of Iran |
| Branch | Ground Force |
| Type | Takavar |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Brigade (between 6000 to 8000 members) |
| Part of | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Tehran |
| Motto(s) | "If there are 20 Saberin amongst you, they will overcome 200, and if there be a 100 Saberin they will overcome a 1000 of those who disbelieve." [Quran 8:65] |
| Engagements | PJAK insurgency Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency Syrian Civil War Iranian intervention in Iraq |
| Website | Saberin News |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | 2nd Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Faizullahi |
Together with the Quds Force operatives and the Sepah Navy Special Force marines, they are considered la crème de la crème of the IRGC, its top tier units and the best soldiers within the Corps.