The report also touches on Iran's covert operations abroad, citing that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) along with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah have been actively fighting in Syria and neighboring Iraq.


A classified assessment by the US Pentagon has claimed that Iran is increasing its military capabilities, exercisesand buildup of weapons in and near the Strait of Hormuz

According to the summary, a copy of which was obtained by Bloomberg News, the Iranian government �has adjusted some of its tactics� to achieve core objectives such as preserving the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

�Tehran�s strategic messaging about its military capabilities through the mass media has been less strident since (Hassan) Rouhani took over,� claimed the reported, which was submitted to lawmakers on July 7.

The leaked report also suggests that Iran is �quietly fielding� increasing numbers of anti-ship ballistic missiles, �small but capable� submarines, coastal missile batteries and attack craft and is conducting major exercises out of view of the media.

Iran possesses �a substantial inventory of missiles capable of reaching targets throughout the region, including Israel,� claimed the report, which was provided with a cover letter written by US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel containing an analysis of Iran�s conventional, unconventional and nuclear weapons capabilities in addition to the �intelligence gaps the Department.�

The report also touches on Iran's covert operations abroad, citing that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) along with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah have been actively fighting in Syria and neighboring Iraq.

By World Bulletin

 

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