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Iran's IRGC Adapts Amid Losses, Intensifies Global Attacks

3/17/2026

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IRGC Sustains Operations

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) continue operations despite significant losses, including the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Analysts say the IRGC's decentralized command structure lets it adapt and sustain actions against the United States and its allies.
IRGC forces have conducted more than 300 attacks across multiple countries, while Gulf states hesitate to retaliate for fears of escalation and further strikes by Iran.

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Iran Regime Resilient

U.S. intelligence indicates Iran's regime is likely to stay in power despite US-Israeli attacks that killed over 2,000.
Intelligence sources say the regime retains control of the Iranian public, countering claims of imminent regime change by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) says the administration's goals do not include destroying Iran's nuclear program or forcing regime change.

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IRGC Sustains Operations

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) continue operations despite significant losses, including the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Analysts say the IRGC's decentralized command structure lets it adapt and sustain actions against the United States and its allies.
IRGC forces have conducted more than 300 attacks across multiple countries, while Gulf states hesitate to retaliate for fears of escalation and further strikes by Iran.

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