Boragh

The Boragh is an Iranian armored personnel carrier, reverse-engineered from the Chinese Type 86 (WZ501) APC, which itself is a derivative of the Soviet BMP-1. It has been produced in various configurations, including an infantry fighting vehicle and a self-propelled mortar carrier, and is primarily operated by Iran.

Developed by the Defense Industries Organization in the late 1990s, the Boragh was created to reduce Iran's reliance on foreign arms imports following the devastating losses of the Iran-Iraq War. The vehicle entered mass production and active service around 1997, featuring modifications such as rubber-padded tracks and an upgraded engine compared to its predecessors. Beyond its domestic deployment, the platform was exported to Sudan, where it was produced under license as the 'Khatim' and subsequently saw combat in regional conflicts. Today, the Boragh remains in active service with both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the regular Iranian Army, serving as a cornerstone of Iran's domestic armored vehicle fleet.