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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

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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Iranians Using Black Market VPNs To Bypass Restrictions

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/23/2024 | Comments Off on Iranians Using Black Market VPNs To Bypass Restrictions

Abolhassan Firouzabadi, secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace, poses in 2018. “Surveys show that about 64 percent of [Iranian]…

Iran Warns United States Against Attacking Ships in Red Sea

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/23/2024 | Comments Off on Iran Warns United States Against Attacking Ships in Red Sea

“The Story of the Behshad’s Mission for Maritime Security,” Telegram video screenshot. “Those engaging in terrorist activities against Behshad or…

Iraqi Shia Militia Attacks Create Atmosphere of Uncertainty

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/23/2024 | Comments Off on Iraqi Shia Militia Attacks Create Atmosphere of Uncertainty

Photo of Al-Nujaba Movement forces (from PMF) in the Makhul Mountains of Salah al-Din province, one kilometer from the ISIL…

Spotlight on Vatanpour, Iran’s “Most Active” Airbase

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/12/2024 | Comments Off on Spotlight on Vatanpour, Iran’s “Most Active” Airbase

Shahid [Martyr] Vatanpour Air Base, Isfahan “If the army helicopters were not present, the costs in blood and treasure…would have…

Iran Hints It Will Supply Air Defense Weaponry to Palestinians

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/12/2024 | Comments Off on Iran Hints It Will Supply Air Defense Weaponry to Palestinians

Iraj Masjedi, a Qods Force commander and former Iranian ambassador to Iraq, meets with Qassem Soleimani, the late leader of…

Iran Rationalizes Russia’s Pro-Arab Position on Disputed Islands

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/12/2024 | Comments Off on Iran Rationalizes Russia’s Pro-Arab Position on Disputed Islands

Iranian graphic depicting the strategic location and Iranian control over Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tonb Islands. “Russia…

Houthis’ Red Sea Attacks Not Only Motivated by Gaza

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/12/2024 | Comments Off on Houthis’ Red Sea Attacks Not Only Motivated by Gaza

Yemen map showing major population centers as well as parts of neighboring countries and the Gulf of Aden and the…

OE Watch Issue 4 2024

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/11/2024 |

10 Years of Crimean Annexation Iran Conducts Ballistic Missile Launches from Warship AQAP Names New Leader China’s Utilization of Domestic…

China’s Economic Interests at Risk With Rise of Houthi Shipping Attacks

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/09/2024 | Comments Off on China’s Economic Interests at Risk With Rise of Houthi Shipping Attacks

Chinese container ship off the coast of Los Angeles, California. “China is the customer for 90% of the oil exported…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Announces Maritime Development Strategy

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/29/2024 | Comments Off on Iran’s Supreme Leader Announces Maritime Development Strategy

Iran’s rugged but underdeveloped Makran coast littoral is pictured. Iran’s Supreme Leader has recently articulated a maritime development plan. “It…