Iranian Entity: IRGC Air Force
| Entity Name: |
| IRGC Air Force |
| Also Known As: |
| Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Air Force IRGCAF Air Force, IRGC (Pasdaran) |
| Program: |
| Missile; Military |
| Text: |
| Operates Iran's inventory of short and medium range ballistic missiles; listed by the European Union on June 24, 2008 as an entity linked to Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran's development of nuclear weapon delivery systems; with some exceptions, and within their jurisdiction, European Union member states must freeze all funds and economic resources owned, held or controlled by the listed entity, and must also ensure that funds or economic resources are not made available to or for the benefit of the listed entity; reportedly founded in 1986 when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeni ordered the creation of three separate branches of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp; reportedly provides close air support and lift capabilities for the IRGC's rapid reaction units; commanded by General Hosein Salimi (see separate entity record). |
| Date Entered: |
| 3/6/2009 |
| Date Last Modified: |
| 3/6/2009 |