International Rice Research Institute & Iran

International Rice Research Institute: The International Rice Research Institute is cited as an expert source on China's arms sales to Iran before and after the UN arms embargo.

Iran: Iran is accused of using Chinese-made weapons to shoot down a US F-15 fighter jet, complicating its relationship with the United States and potentially facing further sanctions. Iran has also developed its own domestic weapons industry.

International Rice Research Institute: The International Rice Research Institute (SIPRI) released its Yearbook 2026, providing key data and analysis on global armaments, disarmament, and international security, including details on India's and Pakistan's nuclear arsenals and military spending.

Iran: Iran was mentioned for employing coordinated digital retaliation during its confrontation with Israel.

International Rice Research Institute: The International Rice Research Institute collaborates with the WMO to provide authoritative information and forecasts on climate phenomena like El Niño.

Iran: The Iran war is mentioned as a factor contributing to costly fuel, which could exacerbate challenges for farmers in Asia facing El Nino impacts.

International Rice Research Institute: International Rice Research Institute>>> provided estimates on North Korea>>>'s nuclear arsenal, indicating an increase in warheads and fissile material output.

Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned as a country that shares an interest with China>>>, North Korea>>>, and Russia>>> in blunting United States>>> power.

International Rice Research Institute: The International Rice Research Institute (SIPRI) provided data on Iran's military spending.