Gardiens de la Révolution islamique

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, founded after the 1979 revolution to protect the country's Islamic system. It operates independently of the regular military and has significant influence in Iran's political and economic spheres. The IRGC is currently newsworthy due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Recent reports indicate the IRGC has claimed responsibility for attacks on military and energy targets in Israel and the Gulf region. Furthermore, Israel claims to have killed the IRGC's naval chief, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, near the Strait of Hormuz, alleging his direct responsibility for blockading the strait. These events highlight the IRGC's active role in regional conflicts and its strategic importance in controlling vital waterways, contributing to heightened instability in the region.