Revolutionary Guard

The Revolutionary Guard is Iran's paramilitary force, a key component of its military and political power structure. They are newsworthy due to allegations of involvement in a foiled assassination plot within the US, coinciding with a rapidly escalating conflict between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran. Recent events include a US F-35 being hit by suspected Iranian fire, Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure like the South Pars gasfield, and Iranian missile strikes near Tel Aviv. The US is also investigating the Revolutionary Guard's potential role in the alleged assassination plot. This highlights the organization's central role in the ongoing conflict and its potential reach beyond Iran's borders, significantly impacting regional stability and international relations.