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Explore a variety of DIA topics to include their military power publications, functional threat reports, and other products providing intelligence on foreign militaries to prevent and decisively win wars. Discover some of their seminal products on the Iranian military.

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Regional Power: Iran (Understanding Iran's Military History)

Army University Press

This film examines the current status of the Iranian military. Subject matter experts discuss Iranian history, current affairs, and Iranian military doctrine. Topics include the rise of the Ayatollahs, the relationship between the IRGC and the Artesh, and Iran’s defense strategy. “Regional Power: Iran” is the third film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

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FMSO’s M-DIME Research Project assessing Chinese and Russian military influence in third-party states around the world.

Informed understanding of Iran military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education.

Research focused on Iranian nuclear diplomacy, sanctions evasion, and the implications of Iran's foreign policy for the EU and US.

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Rubin 03 Mohammad Bagheri chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces

Iran Demands Disarmament Of Kurdish Dissidents In Iraq

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/03/2024 | Comments Off on Iran Demands Disarmament Of Kurdish Dissidents In Iraq

Mohammad Bagheri, chief-of-staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, speaks by phone with Türkiye’s Minister of Defense Yaşar Güler with regard…

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Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO): Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in Iran

By Dianne McIntosh | 12/13/2023 |

“Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in Iran” (by Lucas Winter, Jason Warner, and Jemima Baar) assesses that China’s current military…

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Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO): Instruments of Russian Military Influence in Iran

By Dianne McIntosh | 12/13/2023 |

“Instruments of Russian Military Influence in Iran” (by Lucas Winter, Jason Warner, and Jemima Baar) assesses that Russia’s current military…

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Winter 02 Druze man photographed in Suweida Syria

Russian Influence Fades in Southern Syria

By Dianne McIntosh | 11/09/2023 | Comments Off on Russian Influence Fades in Southern Syria

A Druze man photographed in Suweida Syria, 2008. “In the last two years, the decline of the Russian role within…

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Rubin 01 Iranian medical examination room in July 2023

Iran Promoting Medical Tourism To Generate Hard Currency

By Dianne McIntosh | 11/08/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Promoting Medical Tourism To Generate Hard Currency

View of an Iranian medical examination room in July 2023. “The quality of Iran’s medical education … has led to…

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Rubin 02 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Accuses West of Ukraine War Conspiracy

By Dianne McIntosh | 11/08/2023 | Comments Off on Iran’s Supreme Leader Accuses West of Ukraine War Conspiracy

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, July 19, 2022. “The Ukrainians fight and get…

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Rubin 02 Perspective employees take an exam to qualify for Irans Ministry of Petroleum

Requirements for Desirable Iranian Oil Ministry Jobs Revealed

By Dianne McIntosh | 10/03/2023 | Comments Off on Requirements for Desirable Iranian Oil Ministry Jobs Revealed

Perspective employees take an exam to qualify for jobs in Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum. “The children of martyred veteran’s quota…

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Rubin 03 Seminary students listen to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of Declining Fervor of New Generation

By Dianne McIntosh | 10/03/2023 | Comments Off on Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of Declining Fervor of New Generation

Seminary students listen to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on 12 July 2023. “One front is the Islamic system… The other…

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Winter 02 Ababil 3 UAV at an Iranian arms expo on Kish Island

Syrian Regime Forces Increase UAV Use Along Jordanian Border

By Dianne McIntosh | 10/03/2023 | Comments Off on Syrian Regime Forces Increase UAV Use Along Jordanian Border

An Ababil-3 UAV at an Iranian arms expo on Kish Island in November 2016. “Iran has transferred many dual-use drones,…

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Rubin 01 Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani

Iran Claims Development of Cruise Missiles Guided by Artificial Intelligence

By Dianne McIntosh | 10/02/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Claims Development of Cruise Missiles Guided by Artificial Intelligence

Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps- Navy, and regular Navy Commander Shahram…

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