Branches: Islamic Republic of Iran Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force, and Revolutionary Guard Corps (includes Basij militia and own ground, air, and naval forces), Gendarmerie

Military manpower: males 15-49, 11,890,223; 7,087,930 fit for military service; 557,059 reach military age (21) annually

Military budget: NA

NOTE: The information regarding Iran on this page is re-published from the 1989 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Iran Defense Forces 1989 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Iran Defense Forces 1989 should be addressed to the CIA.