Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Power, Terror, and Uncertainty

0:00Welcome to Global News Today, two minutes of world news that matter. Iran's revolutionary guard has become a major power in the country, loyal only to the supreme leader and in charge of its ballistic missiles and attacks abroad. Born from the 1979 Islamic Revolution, it runs parallel to the regular army and grew strong during the brutal Iran-Irak war. Iraq War in the Bras Day in 1980s. The guard expanded into big businesses like construction, telecom, and even eye surgery through companies such as Qatar, Al-Ambia. Its quads force, built an axis of resistance, supporting groups like Hezbollah and Lebanon, Hathi rebels and Yemen, and the fallen Assad regime in Syria. People have reacted strongly to the guard's role in crushing protests with its volunteer Basi J-Force, using guns and batons on demonstrators. The European Union labeled the whole guard a terrorist group over the crackdown. It's also linked to arresting dual nationals on spy charges, often as bargaining chips

1:02and nuclear talks. Israeli airstrikes have hit hard lately, killing top guard generals and wiping out missile sites and defenses. This came after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack sparked wider wars, weakening Iran's allies like Hezbollah and the Houthis. Now a Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death from those strikes questioned swirl about who's in control of the guard's missile and drone, stockpiles. Recent attacks on Oman and Qatar add tension as neighbors push back against the spreading violence. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solidpilo.com.