Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is a powerful Iranian organization that combines military and political influence. Recent news highlights its central role in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The IRGC's influence is evident in the elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly injured, to Supreme Leader, suggesting the IRGC's determination to maintain control during wartime. The organization is also implicated in actions such as keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and continuing attacks on US bases. The IRGC's actions and influence are significant due to the escalating tensions in the region, including attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school, attributed to the US. The IRGC's continued defiance in the face of US and Israeli actions underscores its importance in shaping Iran's response to the conflict.