How Strong is the Iranian Military - (Patreon Exclusive)

The Red Line
5 hours ago
1 min read

To kick off our first livestream of 2026, we’re diving into one of the most immediately relevant military questions on the board, examining how Iran’s armed forces are actually structured, how capable they are, and what they’re built to do. We’ll break down the anatomy of the Iranian military, who supplies it, where key forces are based, how command and control really works, and what Tehran’s strategic aims look like when you strip away the headlines. Across a big part of this session we will also be taking the time to unpack the differences between the various branched of the military like the IRGC and the Artesh, how each is funded, equipped, and tasked, and where the “real” combat power sits across everything from missile forces and air defence to naval assets, SOF, drones, and internal security.