{"product_id":"iranian-naval-forces-office-of-naval-intelligence-u-s-9780160939686","title":"Iranian Naval Forces: A Tale of Two Navies","description":"This updated resource provides a more comprehensive history, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIran's Persian imperial past, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe spread of Islam, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Iran-Iraq War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN)\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes an asymetric doctrine to ensure national security in the Persian Gulf against regional neighbors and foreign presence. \u003ci\u003eThe Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN)\u003c\/i\u003e employs a more conventional doctrine and focuses on forward presence and naval diplomacy. Both navies have considerable equities and are well positioned to influence and leverage the Strait of Hormuz; a vital chokepoint for the flow of resources and international commerce. Illustrated with organizational charts, and photos of key Iranian leaders, including commanders within the Navy Command and Control Leadership, as well as rank insignia graphics, maps, ships, aircrafts, missile images, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Check out our Middle East resources collection for more resources on this topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You may also be interested in our Foreign Military History collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other products produced by the United States Navy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Office of Naval Intelligence (U S )\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0160939682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780160939686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Government Printing Office\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Office of Naval Intelligence (U S )","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48448776896767,"sku":"9780160939686","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1fb33f0e-ddec-4dae-a98a-ecf4b48c1800.jpg?v=1777260487","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iranian-naval-forces-office-of-naval-intelligence-u-s-9780160939686","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}