Talk:Fractured (Map Game)/@comment-5590986-20171226194656

Islamic Republic of Iran

 * Government:
 * 2025 Election: The 2025 election resulted in a landslide victory for Estafahni, with his supporters citing his economic policies, military advancements, and surveillance security as major factors in winning the election. However, many opposition groups accused Estafahni of rigging the election
 * Increased Surveillance: Accusations of  hidden authoritarian movements by external opposition forces of President Estafahni and his administration has increased Iran's effectiveness in surveillance after a terrorist was captured after bombing Tehran, claiming to "bring attention and freedom to the harsh treatment of Kurds". Thankfully, none had died, but 3 civilians were seriously injured and 13 others suffering from minor wounds. One civilian has lost her arm.
 * Rivash Scandal: Unfortunately, the announcement of some elements of the surveillance program, it was meant to be a counter measure to protect Iranians against terrorist attacks and radical elements of Islam. However, this good measure was quickly clouded by the Rivash Scandal. In a small town of about (now) 5,000 residence, the Scandal erupted from the discovery of several government officials (not originally from Estafahni's administration, of course, but rather he kept them) engaging in corruption outside of the law through gambling (Maisir). Gambling was considered an evil by the Islamic religion and the officials were jailed upon discovery. This deeply affected the Estafahni administration in its negativity.
 * Shekak Massacre: Several weeks after the Kurdish terrorist attack, Estafahni ordered all Kurds to be interrogated and "reprocessed/educated" in fear of Kurdish Iranians splintering off to join Kurdistan (and to prevent further terrorist attacks). However, one Kurdish tribe was shown to be highly resistant to Gov. orders. Tensions arose before the bubble popped when Shekak tribe started to "defend their homeland" by resisting, harrassing, and even attacking Military Police. One incident occured when a small brawl between MPs and Tribesmen led to a bloodbath when MPs retreated and open fired on the crowd of Tribesmen. Word spread of the fight and hours later entire villages were in open arms and fighting gov. troops. This escalated into the massacre of the Shekak tribe. Attempted cover-ups had failed and this was reported over Iranian media by "freedom" opposition forces.
 * Military:
 * Land Force: 
 * Reg. Infantry: 700,000 (3.2 Million Reserves)
 * Tankforces: 700 tanks
 * Mobile forces: 2,100 vehicles
 * Transports: 6,000 vehicles (both military and civilian-grade)
 * Artillery: 200 artillery of various classes
 * Navy:
 * Battleships: 16
 * Transports: 28
 * Destroyers: 6
 * Submarines: 10
 * Patroll: 32
 * Air Force:
 * Fighter: 40
 * Transport: 50 aircraft
 * Bombers: 25
 * Un-manned: 75
 * Conflicts
 * Western Iran Clashes: Renewed clashes dated to 2016 in Western Iran between pro- and anti-government forces became more common after the 2025 election.
 * Rise of Insurgency groups: Rise of insurgency groups in 2024 had evolved from Western Iran Clashes, but are distinct due to the difference within cause. Many opposition forces from outside of Iran formed underground sects and militia groups that adopted western ideas that seek to depose the current government. The forces are diverse and unstable, but many believed they are more moral and ethical than the current government.
 * Economy:
 * 2021 Nationwide Recession: The 2021 Reccession had mostly resided by 2025, citing full recovery that could come within the next 1-2 years.
 * Diplomacy: Iran still maintains a hardline stance against infringing elements conducted by any Western entities within the Middle-east. Since 2021, Iran became increasingly more interested in particiption of Middle-eastern affairs, seeing itself as it's natural protector.
 * Turkey: Ok?
 * Houthi Yemen: We pull our support from these groups.
 * Oman: Sounds reasonable for now.