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545,000 active personnel in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Guard.
The Basij (a paramilitary force) declares itself to have 12.5million armed personnel. Globalsecurity.org says that 90,000 with a further 300,000 and a total of 1,000,000 that can be mobilized is more likely.
Budget of $6.3billion. 3.5% of GDP.
It was said to be the most powerful in the Middle East by General John Abizaid of US Central Command in the area.
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What year did Ayatollah Khomeini come to power in Iran?
1979 with the overthrow of the shah's government.
How did Bush's Iraq war affect Iran's power?
With Iraq weak, it makes sense that Iran would gain power over them. In the war the Iraqi people were losing money, people and power, if Iran took advantage of this it could have been invaded. Also I'm sure that Iran's economy was better since no one could get much out of Iraq during the war.
Should the US be able to pursuing military against Iran?
Not unless Iran presents a clear and present danger to the soveriegn security of the United States. Which it doesn't.
Which was a basis for the internal conflicts in Iran in the 1970s?
the religious power of the ayatollahs
In which country did Reza Shah seize power in 1925?
Iran.
Has Iran ever used the military power against their own people?
Yes.
Which Arab nation provides the majority of the anti-Israeli military power?
The nation that provides the majority of the anti-Israeli military power is not Arab; it is Iran. If the nation has to be Arab, then it would be Syria, which receives most of its funding from Iran.
Is Iran a medc or ledc?
its both but more to the medc really Iran is medc but it gets in wars and political distructions realy quikly that's why its ledc but Iran is a wealthy country and rich with military power
Is Iran allies with Uganda?
Iran and Uganda have good relations, but have no military or political alliance.
Why has President Obama ordered increased military power into the Persian gulf?
The US Military in the Persian Gulf is used to buttress US Support for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Countries against Iran.
Is Iran medc or ledc?
its both but more to the medc really Iran is medc but it gets in wars and political distructions realy quikly that's why its ledc but Iran is a wealthy country and rich with military power
What connection does Iran have to Hezbollah?
Iran is believed to support Hezbollah financially and provide military aid for the group.
Does Iran need nuclear power?
I don't believe that Iran should have nuclear power because they threaten to bomb the USA if they do get nuclear power.
What relationships does Russia have with other countries?
Currently, Russia is the middle man between the United States and Iran. The United States is in thin line with Iran right now because of the United States publicly stating that Iran should not produce nuclear power. Tehran, a city in Iran, is producing nuclear power and according to Iran, the power is only being produced to light up homes, not for weapons. Russia is trying to help calm the fumes between the United States and Iran. Russia is also part of NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance that Russia has with European nations, as well with North American nations.
Who rules Iran in 2012?
Mohammed Ali Jafari is the true leader of Iran. He is the head of the Pasdaran (Revolutionary Guards) who are the military junta who control today's Iran.
What country shot down an American military drone?
Iran.
Does Iran have mi-24?
Yes, Iran has a couple of Mi-24 helicopters. the precise amount is unknown because Iran is very secretive about it's military inventory.
