The guards rise again: the force still shaping Iran - Financial Times
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is increasing its control over the country's government, economy, and military.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reasserting its dominant influence across Iran's political, economic, and military sectors, according to the Financial Times. This resurgence follows a period of perceived weakening and is characterized by the IRGC's deep integration into state functions and strategic industries. The organization's expanding power base is critical for understanding Iran's domestic policies and its regional and international actions. This sustained influence indicates the IRGC's central role in shaping the country's future trajectory.
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