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March 2, 2026
Beginning early on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out a large-scale attack on Iran, which Iran answered with missile and drone strikes throughout the Middle East. U.S. and Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliatory actions remain ongoing, and comments from senior officials suggest that they may continue for weeks, if not longer.
Policy Briefs
February 26, 2026
Iran continues to obtain electronic components with military applications through Hong Kong-based shell companies. This brief examines the application of a novel U.S. policy designed to target this pipeline to a longstanding China-based Iranian procurement network.
Weapon Program Background Report
January 26, 2026
Iran has one of the largest and most diverse missile arsenals in the Middle East. This table presents the known capabilities of Iran's major missile systems.
Articles and Reports
December 17, 2025
Shahed drones have been the iconic symbol of arms proliferation in recent years. This report traces the history of Iran’s and, subsequently, Russia’s efforts to procure and mass-produce the German-designed engines that power Shahed suicide drones and the role played by Chinese investors in making those engines available to them.
Iranian Entities
Nuclear
A front company for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), which according to the U.S. Department of State is the direct successor to Iran's pre-2004 nuclear weapon program; facilitated the travel of Iranian nuclear experts to Russia to procure dual-use technologies and expertise applicable in nuclear weapon development.
Nuclear, Missile, Chemical, Military
A research institute subordinate to the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL); associated with "possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program," according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); the direct successor to Iran's pre-2004 nuclear weapons program, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Suppliers
Military
An Iran and UAE-based shipping company; has been a witting facilitator for Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, who oversees a procurement network supporting the IRGC Aerospace Force Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (ASF SSJO) and its production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
A UAE-based trading company and distributor of aircraft parts; has exported items on the Commerce Control List from the United States to Iran and Russia through the UAE, in apparent violation of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.