Topic: Iranian Armed Forces
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Iran fires at US drone: the top 3 pressing questions
Iranian military forces fired at a US Predator drone for the first time ever earlier this month, the Pentagon acknowledged this week. It’s a revelation that has raised a host of questions for the US military. Here are the top three.
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6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran
Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.
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In Pictures: Iran's military might
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/18
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An accelerating covert war with Iran: Could it spiral into military action?
The Stuxnet worm and other covert measures appear designed to slow Iran's progress toward a nuclear bomb. But US 'miscalculations' could raise the likelihood of a costly showdown, some experts warn.
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Obama taking heat for asking for US drone back? Pay little heed.
The loss of a stealth drone that was spying on Iran isn't the disaster some make it out to be. And if you think Obama's request for it back was awkward, remember what JFK did after we lost a spy plane.
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Exclusive: Iran hijacked US drone, says Iranian engineer (Video)
In an exclusive interview, an engineer working to unlock the secrets of the captured RQ-170 Sentinel says they exploited a known vulnerability and tricked the US drone into landing in Iran.
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Iran to US: We won't return the 'beast' drone
A top Iranian general said Iran won't return the high-tech US surveillance drone and warned of a 'bigger' response.
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British embassy attack exposes tensions outside – and inside – Iran
Some Iranian conservatives praised yesterday's attack on the British embassy, while others condemned it as endangering national security as tensions rise with the West.
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If US removes Iran's MEK from list of terrorist organizations, will it matter?
The MEK, whose terrorist listing is up for review by the State Department, is not apt to directly threaten the US. But delisting the group could hurt Iran's Green movement.
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Dissidents: Secret factories making key parts for Iran nuclear program
Two sites have produced up to 100,000 centrifuges under the direction of Iran’s Defense Ministry, says an Iranian group. The group has revealed sites involved in the Iran nuclear program before.
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US military assistance for foreign forces: a wise investment?
The US military dispenses billions of dollars to foreign forces each year. Pentagon says the investment boosts diplomatic leverage, citing the Egypt crisis. Critics say it does little to advance US goals.
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Iran plane crash latest to afflict aging fleet
The Iran plane crash that killed 77 Sunday involved an aircraft bought second-hand 37 years ago, not uncommon in a fleet further hobbled by poor maintenance and a shortage of US-made spare parts.
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Iran executes two men, one for allegedly spying for Israel
Iran, which has repeatedly blamed foreign meddling for the spate of protests and complaints of election fraud there last year, executed a man for allegedly spying for Israel on Tuesday.
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In Pictures: Iran's military might
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Flying boats that can evade radar delivered to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Flying boats can be used for surveillance and can carry guns and transmit data. Its production is part of Iran's effort to boost its arsenal and military capabilities despite international sanctions.
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Iran blames 'terrorist attack' on Kurdish separatists
A bombing in Iran Wednesday at a military parade left at least 10 people dead. Iranian officials have accused Kurdish separatists, who it says are backed by the US, for carrying out the 'terrorist attack.'
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Iran's Bushehr plant to produce nuclear power in weeks
Iran's Bushehr plant will be ready to start producing nuclear power in early September after engineers began loading fuel rods into a reactor at the Russian-built factory on Saturday.
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The unintended consequences of Iranian trade sanctions
Trade sanctions can only impoverish the tens of thousands of Iranians who form part of the political opposition in Iran, thereby forcing them to look for protection in the arms of the very regime they oppose - Ahmadinejad's.
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Battered Israel relieved to take back seat on Iran sanctions
While Israel had called for 'crippling' Iran sanctions, in the wake of its fatal Gaza flotilla raid officials knows they have little political capital to push for more aggressive action than the US has taken.
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As sanctions loom, is Iran sending peace signals to the US?
Beyond the usual anti-American rhetoric, some analysts say that Iran is trying to avoid sanctions and resolve tensions with Washington over its nuclear program.
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Iran war games begin with new 'ultra fast' speed boats
Iran's war games in the Persian Gulf began earlier than usual this year with a display of new attack speed boats and rhetoric.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/18
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UN says Iran enriching more uranium, warns of nuclear bomb program
A new report by the UN's nuclear watchdog warned that Iran appears to be pursuing a nuclear bomb and said the country is boosting its uranium enrichment efforts.
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Iranian revolution anniversary: Will Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remain in power?
On the 31st anniversary of the Iranian revolution, one loud question is what is the staying power of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
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What do photos of Iran nuclear site tell US?
Intelligence analysts scrutinize the images for clues to help them determine whether a building in the desert is potentially something sinister.
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D.C. Decoder: What do photos of Iran nuclear site tell US?
Intelligence analysts scrutinize the images for clues to help them determine whether a building in the desert is potentially something sinister.
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Missiles in Iran that still worry Obama and the West
The Shahab-3 and Sejil-2 have shorter ranges than missiles the European defense shield was meant to thwart.
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Protesters mourn 'Angel of Iran'
The Revolutionary Guard vowed to stop the street demonstrations, causing some protesters to stay home. But others gathered Monday to honor the death of Neda Soltan.
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