armed forces

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Iran’s rulers have shown unity during the fighting, coordinating their political messaging and maintaining command and control over their armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Both men were members of the party’s Central Military Commission, a Xi-chaired council that commands the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Despite robust public warnings to Tehran, and capable armed forces, the Emiratis still prefer to stay out of direct attacks on Iran.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Little has been heard from the 80-year-old Nobel laureate since she was arrested on the day the armed forces ousted her elected government more than five years ago.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Mobilizing a nation’s armed forces has been compared to drawing a gun.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman