Middle East Security Project

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a non-partisan, non-profit research organization, provides the U.S. military, Congress, business leaders, the media, and the general public with open-source, granular, and real-time information and analysis on current military operations and emerging threats. ISW's work on Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and the broader Middle East fills a critical gap in the policy debate, ensuring that leaders have an accurate understanding of current andevolving conflicts.

W. Jonathan Rue looks at the possibility of a true war with Iran and how well their forces are equipped.

How much of a threat does Iran pose to the security of the Persian Gulf?