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Deep Dive: The IRGC — From Revolutionary Militia to Power Broker

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We unpack the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: its birth in 1979 as a revolutionary militia, its core ideological mission, five guiding principles, and its evolution into Iran's most powerful institution—military force, political engine, and economic powerhouse. Explore Khomeini and Khamenei’s roles, the martyrdom culture that fuels commitment, and what the IRGC means for Iran and the region.

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