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IRGC Mobilizes in Tehran Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

3/9/2026

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has deployed forces across Tehran and other urban areas following Israeli and American airstrikes on Iran.
Eyewitness accounts describe armed men at checkpoints searching vehicles and cellphones for anti-war sentiments.
Analysts suggest the IRGC's military and political influence makes regime change unlikely.
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes some IRGC members may become pragmatic amid escalating conflict.
Experts warn this is a risky gamble that could escalate into a high-stakes standoff.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has deployed forces across Tehran and other urban areas following Israeli and American airstrikes on Iran.
Eyewitness accounts describe armed men at checkpoints searching vehicles and cellphones for anti-war sentiments.
Analysts suggest the IRGC's military and political influence makes regime change unlikely.
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes some IRGC members may become pragmatic amid escalating conflict.
Experts warn this is a risky gamble that could escalate into a high-stakes standoff.