
Iran Monitor is an independent, open-source intelligence (OSINT) dashboard providing real-time situational awareness on Iran. The platform aggregates publicly available data from over a dozen verified sources — including international news feeds, social media monitoring, NASA FIRMS satellite thermal imagery, ADS-B flight tracking, AIS maritime data, and financial market APIs — to deliver a comprehensive, structured picture of unfolding events across Iran's 31 provinces.
The dashboard features a proprietary Capability Degradation Index (CDI) that assesses military and infrastructure readiness across five vectors: Infrastructure, Assets, Human Capital, Command & Control, and Functionality. Each power center — spanning IRGC, Artesh, Basij, government, and critical infrastructure — is evaluated and tracked over time, providing unique analytical depth not available from any single news source.
Key metrics monitored in real time include the IRR/USD exchange rate (black market), Brent crude oil prices, Iranian airspace status (via NOTAMs), Strait of Hormuz maritime corridor operations, province-level internet connectivity, and protest intensity indices. These macro indicators are contextualized alongside granular OSINT signals classified by type (IMINT, SOCMINT, ADS-B, AIS, WEBINT, SIGINT) and severity level.
Designed for journalists, researchers, policy analysts, security professionals, and the general public, Iran Monitor operates 24/7 with automated data pipelines and AI-powered intelligence summarization. The platform runs with no paywall, no subscription required, and complete editorial independence — it does not represent any government, political organization, or military entity.
For a detailed explanation of how each metric is calculated and what data sources are used, visit our Methodology & Metrics Guide. Learn more about our mission and editorial standards on the About page, or review our Privacy Policy.