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Military of Iran

Military of Iran
Military manpower
Military age 19 years of age
Availability males 15-49: 17,762,030 (2000 est.)
Fit for military service males 15-49: 13,545,869 (2000 est.)
Reaching military age annually males 801,260 (2000 est.)
Active troops 540,000 (Ranked 8th)
Military expenditures
Dollar figure $$9.787 billion (FY98/99)
Percent of GDP 3.9% (FY98/99


Military branches: Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces. Irans military is mostly kept secret but it's advanced abilities and technologies have been shown through the building of long range missiles like the shahab-3 and advanced machinary.

The United States have recently alleged that Iran might be developing nuclear weapons, though the United Nations have released several reports disputing this assertion. See Iran's nuclear program.


See also : Iran
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