| 16th Armored Division of Qazvin | |
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| لشکر 16 زرهی قزوین | |
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| Country |  Iran |
| Branch | Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Type | Armored |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Qazvin, Qazvin province |
| Tanks | Chieftain |
| Engagements | Iran–Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Hossein Mohammad Shafiei [1] |
| Notable commanders | Siroos Lotfi Abdolreza Shahri |
The 16th Armored Division of Qazvin is an armored division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, first formed during the reign of the Shah. [2]
16th Division or 16th Infantry Division may refer to:
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