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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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Iran: Emphasizing Religiosity in Regular Army Promotions

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran: Emphasizing Religiosity in Regular Army Promotions

Abbas Mohammad Hassani, the supreme leader’s representative to the Iranian Army, at the Second Conference of Iranian Army Commanders, June…

Iran Uses Online War Games To Teach Younger Generation of Officers

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran Uses Online War Games To Teach Younger Generation of Officers

Inside the headquarters of Iran Cyber Defense Command. “We have designed… the war game process in the software space.” Iran’s…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Condemns Alleged Corruption of the West

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran’s Supreme Leader Condemns Alleged Corruption of the West

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaks on 1 March 2022. “One clear and complete example of modern ignorance is the United…

Iran Repositions Its Proxies in Syria as Russia Turns Focus to Ukraine

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran Repositions Its Proxies in Syria as Russia Turns Focus to Ukraine

Syrian Democratic Force soldiers conduct a patrol during a joint operation with U.S. Army Soldiers in Syria on May 8,…

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 3 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/24/2022 |

This document delves into military modernization and geopolitical developments in China, Russia, Iran, and global security concerns. China’s focus on…

Iranian Authorities Arrest Alleged Deputy Leader of Royalist Terrorist Group

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iranian Authorities Arrest Alleged Deputy Leader of Royalist Terrorist Group

Jamshid Sharmahd, after his August 2020 arrest. “Tondar is one of the counterrevolutionary groups in which supporters of the Pahlavi…

Russia and China To Help Iran Build New Airports

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia and China To Help Iran Build New Airports

Tabriz International Airport, in northwest Iran. “In the long run, we need a number of world class international airports.” Iran…

Iran-Backed Iraqi Group Attacks Abu Dhabi with UAVs in Support of Yemen’s Houthis

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran-Backed Iraqi Group Attacks Abu Dhabi with UAVs in Support of Yemen’s Houthis

Map of the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. “… the UAE has become vulnerable to attacks from more than…

Iran’s Prosecution of Arab Separatist Highlights Supposed Saudi Ties

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran’s Prosecution of Arab Separatist Highlights Supposed Saudi Ties

“Why does the King of Saudi Arabia send an invitation to a terrorist?” Iran has a centuries-long history of separatist…

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 2 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/24/2022 |

This document offers a broad examination of military, geopolitical, and security developments, with a focus on Russia, China, Iran, and…