Iran cuts the duration of military service

Issue 1179 - 24 Oct 2023 | 1 minute read

In a surprise announcement, the Iranian authorities said that the length of mandatory military service had been cut by three months. Military service will now range from between 14 and 21 months, depending on the location and mission of a conscript.

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