Readers are invited to a scientific work devoted to the consideration of one of the key problems in the modern history of Iran, namely the formation of the most important institution of statehood - the country's armed forces. Modernization of the armed forces occupied a priority place and determined transformations in the economy and politics. This determines the importance of the army, its place in the internal life of Iran. The research was carried out in a historical context, that is, in close connection with the domestic and foreign political situation of the country being studied. The book will be of interest to historians, specialists in the field of geopolitics and military art, as well as all interested readers.