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Iranian Army

The Iranian Army is the main land force of Iran. It was involved in protecting the country during World War II.

Iran Founded 1921 Army

History

The modern Iranian Army began in the early 1900s. It was created to protect the country and keep order. The army has gone through many changes as the government changed over the years.

In 1941, during World War II, the army faced a difficult test. British and Soviet forces entered Iran to secure oil and supply lines. The Iranian Army tried to resist, but they were quickly overwhelmed by the larger foreign forces.

After the war, the army grew and used weapons from other nations. It played a major role in the country during the 20th century. Today, it remains the backbone of the Iranian military, responsible for guarding borders and training soldiers for duty.

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Notable Operations

Anglo-Soviet Invasion of IranOperation Fath ol-MobinOperation Beit ol-Moqaddas

Conflicts

World War IIIran-Iraq War

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