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IRGC Gains Power in Iran Amid Economic Crisis

3/3/2026

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  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shapes Iran's future as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues regime change after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike.
  • The IRGC evolved from a paramilitary force into a powerful entity with a vast business empire.
  • Western sanctions have increased Iran's reliance on the IRGC, enabling its expanded control as the economy suffers currency decline and inflation.