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Iran's IRGC Vows to Prolong Conflict Amid U.S. Tensions

3/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's timeline claims, saying Tehran will decide the war's end.
IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini said Iran is launching more projectiles than before.
He warned oil exports could halt if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue.
Recent strikes on Iranian energy facilities caused significant damage, while the IRGC stockpiles resources for a prolonged conflict.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended centuries of monarchy and led to U.S. sanctions, costing Iran over $200 billion. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps now controls military responses, reflecting the enduring impact of revolutionary ideology on Iran's regional influence and stability.

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Story summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's timeline claims, saying Tehran will decide the war's end.
IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini said Iran is launching more projectiles than before.
He warned oil exports could halt if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue.
Recent strikes on Iranian energy facilities caused significant damage, while the IRGC stockpiles resources for a prolonged conflict.

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