The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a primary branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, established in May 1979 after the Iranian Revolution. It plays a crucial role in protecting the Islamic Republic's integrity and preventing foreign interference. With various divisions like the IRGC Navy and Basij, it also has a significant influence in Iranian politics and society. The IRGC has been described as an industrial empire with political clout and is led by Hossein Salami since 2019.
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