Military of Iran
Military branches:
Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Revolutionary Guards (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces
Military manpower - military age:
17 years of age
<p>Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
17,762,030 (2000 est.)
<p>Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
10,545,869 (2000 est.)
<p>Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
801,260 (2000 est.)
<p>Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$5.787 billion (FY98/99)
<p>Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2.9% (FY98/99)
Iran is also currently suspect of developing nuclear weapons, see Iran's nuclear program.
- See also : Iran
