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Policy Briefs
June 30, 2026
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran is the clearest sign yet that the Trump administration felt it needed an off ramp for the war it launched alongside Israel in late February. The United States has settled for a set of terms that provide Iran with an economic windfall while demanding little in return.
Articles and Reports
May 29, 2026
An email solicitation accidentally sent to Iran Watch provides evidence indicating that a China-based family of companies is attempting to sell Shahed-136 drone engines to Iranian customers.
Weapon Program Background Report
April 29, 2026
This timeline traces Iran's missile progress since 1984. Since the last update, Iran fired missiles in two wars against Israel and the United States, launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile for the first time, suffered damage to its production facilities, and received repeated shipments of missile propellant ingredients from China.
Articles and Reports
March 31, 2026
The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran for one month. What is the status of Iran’s weapon programs? This article provides a brief overview of what is known from open sources about the current state of Iran's missile, drone, and nuclear programs.
Iranian Entities
Drone, Military
An Iran-based company that has procured computer numerical control (CNC) machines and equipment for Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA).
Drone, Military
CEO of Control Afzar Tabriz Co Ltd; has used Control Afzar Tabriz Co to procure computer numerical control (CNC) machines and equipment for Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA).
Suppliers
A Hong Kong-based company that has supported Control Afzar Tabriz Co Ltd's procurement of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and equipment for Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA).
Drone, Military
A Taiwan-based machine tools manufacturer; has supported Control Afzar Tabriz Co Ltd's procurement of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and equipment for Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA).