Military of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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The Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces are the second most powerful in the Middle East (after the Israeli Defence Force). Their command structure is unique doe to the nature of Iran's theocratic government. The Commander in Chief of Iran's Armed Forces is the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. There is a Minister of Defence and Armed Forces logistics, but he is responsible for only funding and planning. Operational command is outside the Ministry's remit.
The armed forces have three primary components. The regular forces are Iran's main armed forces, and were in existance prior to the 1979 Revolution. The Iranian Revolutionary
The components are as follows:
- Regular forces
- Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution
- Ground Forces of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution
- Air Force of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution
- Navy of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution
- Basij
- Voluntary paramilitary force under the control of the IRGC.
