This article is about modern-day title in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. For the general and historic usage, see Emir. For male given name, see Amir (name).
Gorget patches for Amirs
Amir (Persian: امير) Previously known as: Timsar, Persian: تيمسار), is the honorific title used for officer of high rank, ranking 2nd Brigadier General and higher in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The title is also used to address Law Enforcement Force of Islamic Republic of Iran commanders, except for those who previously have served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, where "Sardar" is equivalent to the title. Amirs are often graduates of the University of Command and Staff (DAFOOS).[1]
Ranks being addressed by the title in Ground Force, Air Force and Air Defense Base include:
| Rank | Sartip 2 | Sartip | Sarlashkar | Sepahbod | Arteshbod |
| Islamic Republic Insignia (Amir) |
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| Imperial Insignia (Timsar) | n/a |  |
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Ranks being addressed by the title in the Navy include:
| Rank | Daryadar 2 | Daryadar | Daryaban | Daryasalar | Daryabod |
| Islamic Republic Insignia (Amir) |
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| Imperial Insignia (Timsar) | n/a |  |
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