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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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Yemen: Houthi Influence and Regional Implications

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/08/2023 |

This handout provides an overview of the Houthi movement in Yemen and its regional implications. It examines the group’s origins,…

Iran Unveils New Thermobaric Warhead

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Unveils New Thermobaric Warhead

An Iranian Fajr-5 rocket launch, February 6, 2017. “Fajr-5 missiles…are now equipped with a new warhead with greater destructive power.”…

Iran Opens New Helicopter, Drone Base in Southeastern Provincial Capital

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Opens New Helicopter, Drone Base in Southeastern Provincial Capital

Helicopters purportedly at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ new helicopter and drone base in Zahedan. “The helicopter fleet in the…

Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure

By Dianne McIntosh | 06/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammed Reza-Ashtiani meets with Abdul Karim Mahmoud Ibrahim, Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Army, 10…

Western Efforts To Isolate Russia and Iran Falter in Latin America

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Western Efforts To Isolate Russia and Iran Falter in Latin America

Naval vessels of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. “In recent days, Russian media in Spanish, such as Sputnik and…

Iran Unveils Updated Yasin Training Jet With Possible Close Combat Applications

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Unveils Updated Yasin Training Jet With Possible Close Combat Applications

The Yasin training jet, 11 March 2023. “The Yasin will be able to be used… for close air support.” In…

Iran’s Increased Defense Budget Leading to More Arms Exports

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran’s Increased Defense Budget Leading to More Arms Exports

Brigadier-General Seyyed Mahdi Farahi. “This year, the [Defense Industries] Organization has grown by 200 percent.” Iran has steadily increased its…

Iran Capitalizing on Post-Earthquake Conditions To Deepen Influence in Syria

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Capitalizing on Post-Earthquake Conditions To Deepen Influence in Syria

Aleppo in the war (2016). “… Local media sources also indicated that the excavation machinery of the Iranian IRGC-affiliated ‘Khatam…

Iran Praises Revolutionary Guards’ Proxy Afghan Brigade

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Praises Revolutionary Guards’ Proxy Afghan Brigade

Mothers of Fatamayoun Militiamen Hold Photos of Sons Killed in Action, 2017. “If it were not for their sacrifices, today…

Iran Profiles the Female Police Seeking To Quell the Women’s Protests

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on Iran Profiles the Female Police Seeking To Quell the Women’s Protests

Members of the Women’s Police Special Unit pose in front of their motorcycles, February 2023. “Some people were paid to…