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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also called Sepah or Pasdaran, is a multi-service primary branch of the Iranian Armed Forces. It was officially established by Ruhollah Khomeini as a military branch in May 1979, in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution. Whereas the Iranian Army protects the country's sovereignty in a traditional capacity, the IRGC's constitutional mandate is to ensure the integrity of the Islamic Republic. Most interpretations of this mandate assert that it entrusts the IRGC with preventing foreign interference in Iran, thwarting coups by the traditional military, and crushing "deviant movements" that harm the ideological legacy of the Islamic Revolution. Currently, the IRGC is designated as a terrorist organization by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and the United States.

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Iran Oil Refinery Explosion: Several casualties in explosion at Bandar Abbas oil refinery| Oneindia [Video]

Iran Oil Refinery Explosion: Several casualties in explosion at Bandar Abbas oil refinery| Oneindia

An explosion rocked the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets. Tragically, at least one person lost their life, with several others sustaining..

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Middle-East Conflict: Iran’s Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes | Oneindia News [Video]

Middle-East Conflict: Iran’s Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes | Oneindia News

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are reportedly reducing the deployment of their senior officers in Syria in response to a series of lethal alleged Israeli strikes. This marks a significant shift as the..

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Jordan: US ‘Possibly’ Planning Strikes on Iran Proxies in Coming Days| Oneindia [Video]

Jordan: US ‘Possibly’ Planning Strikes on Iran Proxies in Coming Days| Oneindia

The United States contemplates retaliatory measures against Iran-backed groups for a recent drone attack on US troops in Jordan, escalating tensions. President Biden seeks response options to deter..

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