Special Police Forces in Tehran: FARAJA, NOPO Units, and Public Security Convoys

NOPO: Iran’s Counter-Terrorism Special Force

One of the most well-known divisions is NOPO (Special Counter-Terrorism Force).

Key Roles of NOPO:

  • Hostage rescue missions
  • Anti-terror operations in urban environments
  • Armed intervention in high-risk situations
  • Support for national security operations

NOPO is considered a tactical unit within the broader Special Units Command and is trained for rapid response scenarios.

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