
To individuals studying the military dynamics in modern Iran, this report examines Iran's defense and military goals, strategy, plans and intentions. Also reviewed are it’s organization, structure, and capability of its military supporting those goals; and the enabling infrastructure and industrial base
Photographs, comprehensive graphs tables and charts, Iranian missile system charts, cartoons and diagrams create a compelling visual portrait. These images, a thorough analysis of the state players (complete with military portraits), plus detailed descriptions of military units and examples of their religious zeal drives Iran to be a Middle East military powerhouse. The resource cites the number of Partners, Proxies, and Affiliates that alone are an awesome array of fighting forces the Iranian leadership can draw upon at any time or for deployment against what leadership might consider as the enemy, such as the United States.
The list includes:
- Hizballah - a highly adaptable and malleable organization
- Iraqi Shia militias - one of Tehran’s strongest levers of influence in Iraq
- Huthis - the Huthi rebels in Yemen - a low-cost, high-reward opportunity
- Palestinian militants – support for training, funding, and military equipment
- Taliban - provides calibrated support—including weapons, training, and funding
- And other militant groups
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Introduction/Historical Overview 1
1921–1979: The Shah’s Army. 1
1979–Present: The Guardians of the Revolution 3
National Military Overview 10
Threat Perceptions 12
National Security Strategy 12
Stability Issues 13
External Defense Relations 15
Defense Budget 18
Nuclear Program 19
Military Doctrine and Strategy. 22
Perceptions of Modern Conflict 23
Military and Security Leadership 24
Major Military and Security Institutions 24
National Military Command and Control 26
Key Military Leaders .28
Core Iranian Military Capabilities 30
Ballistic Missiles 30
Antiaccess/Area Denial .32
Unconventional Operations 33
Expeditionary Operations 34
Cyberspace 35
Intelligence 36
VIII
Space/Counterspace .37
Chemical and Biological Warfare 38
Denial and Deception. 39
Underground Facilities. 39
Outlook: Building a More Capable Conventional Force 40
Appendix A: Missile Force 43
Appendix B: Naval Forces. 48
Appendix C: Unconventional Forces 57
Appendix D: Air and Air Defense Forces 64
Appendix E: Ground Forces 72
Appendix F: Special Operations Forces 76
Appendix G: Reserves 78
Appendix H: Intelligence Services 81
Appendix I: Defense Industry and Modernization Programs 83
Appendix J: Arms Transfers 88
Glossary of Abbreviations 92
References 95
This comprehensive look at Iran’s military is intended to inform the public, our military and Congressional leaders, the national security community, and partner nations about the challenges the Free World face in the 21st century. Educators and students of Middle East history and geo-politics should also find this publication illuminating.
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