Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force is the aviation branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The present air force was created when the Imperial Iranian Air Force was renamed in 1979 following the Iranian Revolution. The IRIAF was heavily involved in the Iran–Iraq War, carrying out major operations like Operation Kaman 99, Operation Sultan 10, the H-3 airstrike, and the first attack on a nuclear reactor in history, Operation Scorch Sword.
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IRIAF; Iran Air Force; Iranian Air Force; Islamic Republic of Iran Air force; Islamic Republic of Iran Airforce; Peace Ruby; af Iran; af of Iran; air force of Iran
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1980 | Operation Kaman 99 | battle, military operation, Iraqi Air Force, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Wikidata |
| site | museum | 1971 | Air Force Museum of Iran | aviation museum, military museum, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Wikidata |
| commons | image | سرتیپ خلبان علی اکبر طالب زاده | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Fereidoon Izadseta | Commons | ||

