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The Iranian government established a five-year rearmament program in 1989 to replace worn-out weaponry from the Iran–Iraq War. Between 1989 and 1992, Iran spent $ 10 billion on arms, some of which were designed to prevent other states' naval vessels from accessing the sea, including marines and
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On November 2, 2012, Iran's Brigadier General Hassan Seifi reported that the Iranian Army had achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment, and that the abilities of Iranian scientists have enabled the country to make significant progress in this field. He was quoted saying, "Unlike
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Even today, more than twenty-four years after the end of the Iran–Iraq War, about 30,000 Iranians are still suffering and dying from the effects of chemical weapons employed by Iraq during the war. The need to manage the treatment of such a large number of casualties has placed Iran's medical
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is a paramilitary volunteer force controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Its membership is a matter of controversy. Iranian sources claim a membership of 12.6 million, including women, of which perhaps 600,000 are combat capable. There are a claimed 2,500 battalions of which some are
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Western countries which hide their new weapons and munitions from all, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army is not afraid of displaying its latest military achievements and all countries must become aware of Iran's progress in producing weaponry."
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families. By 2020, the U.S military command in the Middle East had assessed that Iran's missile forces, by far the largest and most diverse in the Middle East, have already achieved overmatch against their adversaries in the region.
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has also raised concerns across the Middle East and much of the Western world, especially with proliferation among Iranian-allied forces in the Middle East, as well as exports to countries hostile to the U.S. According to
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It has been reported that Iran is one of the five countries that has a cyber-army capable of conducting cyber-warfare operations. It has also been reported that Iran has immensely increased its
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when their boats entered Iranian territorial waters off the coast of Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf. They were released the next day following diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran.
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in addition to employing a hacker brigade for the purpose of fomenting unrest in Iran. It has also been reported in early 2010 that two new garrisons for cyberwarfare have been established at
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is an internationally hot political topic over which it has consistently refused to negotiate. Iranian authorities state that the country's missile program is not designed to deliver
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After the Islamic revolution, Iran found itself severely isolated and lacking technological expertise. Because of economic sanctions and a weapons embargo put on Iran by the
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In March 2021 state TV in Iran showed footage of a "missile city" armed with ballistic and cruise weapons described as "a new Revolutionary Guard base" along the Gulf coast.
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specialists in the forefront of the development of effective treatment regimens for chemical weapons victims, and particularly for those suffering from exposure to
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and trained personnel that can be mobilized when needed, bringing the country's military manpower to about 960,000 total personnel. These numbers do not include
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and funding of the armed forces and is not involved with in-the-field military operational command. The commander-in-chief of the armed forces is the
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in 1979, deteriorating relations with the U.S. resulted in international sanctions led by the US, including an arms embargo being imposed on Iran.
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missiles. The missiles had ranges from 300 km to up to 2,000 km. Iranian experts have made some changes to Shahab-3 missiles installing cluster
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was established. The company was set up in a first attempt to organize the assembly and repair of foreign-delivered weapons. The Iranian
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is operating inside Syria providing the government of Bashar al-Assad with intelligence and direction against rebel opposition.
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Iran started a major campaign to produce and stockpile chemical weapons after a truce was agreed with Iraq after 1980-88
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with a range of 3000 km; the program is believed to be a parallel of the advancement of a satellite launcher named
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From 2003, there have been repeated US and British allegations that Iranian forces have been covertly involved in the
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UAV that violated its airspace over the Persian Gulf. Iran later stated it had also captured two other ScanEagles.
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Anthony H. Cordesman, Iran's Military Forces in Transition: Conventional Threats and Weapons of Mass Destruction,
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In 1991, the Iranian armed forces received a number of Iraqi military aircraft being evacuated from the Persian
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was the first to succeed in taking a step into what could be called a military industry by reverse engineering
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In March 2023, Iran is in the process of allowing women to enlist in the military for the first time since the
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was seized in the waters between Iran and Iraq, in the Persian Gulf. They were released thirteen days later.
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of 1980–1988. During this conflict, there were several conflicts against the United States. From 1987, the
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and later reverse-engineered US and Israeli drones. Iranian drones have seen extensive combat during the
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Tian, Nan; Fleurant, Aude; Kuimova, Alexandra; Wezeman, Pieter D.; Wezeman, Siemon T. (24 April 2022).
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Since 1979, there have been no foreign military bases present in Iran. According to Article 146 of the
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for mid-range strike capability, and has manufactured different types of arms and munitions, including
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Iran is also believed to have started the development of an ICBM/IRBM missile project, known as
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In recent years, official announcements have highlighted the development of weapons such as the
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Times, Michael R. Gordon With Stephen Engelberg and Special To the New York (27 June 1989).
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of that year; most of which were incorporated into the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
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in 1997. Iranian troops and civilians suffered tens of thousands of casualties from Iraqi
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Iran reports that Iran's Army has achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment
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in terms of active troops. Iran's military forces are made up of approximately 610,000
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Ali Khamenei with IRIN commanders (at the time) during inauguration of Jamaran frigate
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In 2013, Iran was reported to supply money, equipment, technological expertise and
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Iranian 21st century military spending in $ billion, constant prices of 2019 (via
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Pipes, Daniel; Patrick Clawson (1992–1993). "Ambitious Iran, Troubled Neighbors".
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drone is widely considered to be one of the most capable Iranian drone in service
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Kaveh Farrokh, Iran at War: 1500–1988, Osprey Hardcover, released May 24, 2011;
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in them with the capacity to carry 1,400 bombs." These launches came after some
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Revolutionary Iran was taken by surprise by the Iraqi invasion that began the
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Iran Military Power: Ensuring Regime Survival and Securing Regional Dominance
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were imported from the United States and Europe. Between 1971 and 1975, the
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BBC فارسی - ايران - قرارگاه های 'جنگ نرم' در اصفهان و زنجان راه اندازی شد
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pouring investment into the missile industry, Iran soon accumulated a
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of having initiated a cyber war against Iran through websites such as
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capability since the post presidential election un-rest. Furthermore,
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On November 2, 2006, Iran fired unarmed missiles to begin 10 days of
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Organisations under the direct control of the Supreme Leader of Iran
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on October 30, 2006, meant to train for blocking the transport of
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went on a buying spree, ordering $ 8 billion in weapons from the
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Iran's 2021 defense budget was estimated to be $ 25.0 billion by
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long-range Soviet planes capable of attacking aircraft carriers.
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All branches of the armed forces fall under the command of the
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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic
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were put in charge of creating what is today known as the
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In December 2012, Iran stated it had captured an American
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In November 2015, Iranian special forces assisted in the
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research programs supporting an industry that produces
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Iranian intervention in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Iran is also producing its own submarines. 1504: 1480: 1456: 1443: 1430: 1417: 1404: 1383: 1363: 1350: 1337: 1328: 1315: 1302: 1281: 1263: 1242: 1221: 1208: 1195: 5804:Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran 4477: 4195: 4167:"BBC فارسی - ايران - سایت رادیو زمانه هک شد" 3739: 3207:"Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2021" 3200: 3198: 3032:List of Iranian two-star generals since 1979 2525:(Locally upgraded examples known as Tosan). 2113: 1116:rescue of a Russian pilot that was shot down 770:Iranian Armed Forces are the largest in the 2019:. Since 1992, it has also produced its own 1664:Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces 1648:Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces 1121:In April 2016, Iran sent advisors from the 793:Most of Iran's imported weapons consist of 704:Iranian involvement in the Syrian civil war 699:Iranian intervention in Iraq (2014–present) 5439: 5425: 5098: 5084: 4708: 4536: 4369:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 3959: 3574: 3328:"The Iranian Army: Tasks and Capabilities" 2714:(Some upgraded to carry Dehlavieh ATGMs). 2250:in 1973. Iran has advanced biological and 1680:Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force 1660:Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force 909:, Iran began purchasing some weapons from 45: 4518: 4159: 3903: 3670: 3492: 3195: 1900:is a solid-fuel, guided ballistic missile 1448:) (Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force) 1307:) (Deputy Commander in Chief of the Army) 877:General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces 4584: 4526:"Iran set to unveil new submarine class" 4400:. 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Index

Iranian armed forces

General Staff of the Armed Forces
Service branches

Army

IRGC

Police
Headquarters
Tehran
Iran
Leadership
Commander-in-chief
Supreme Leader
Ali Khamenei
Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
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Aziz Nasirzadeh
Chief of the General Staff
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Mohammad Bagheri
Minister of Interior
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Eskandar Momeni
Conscription
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