The Revolutionary Guards, formally known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are a major branch of Iran's armed forces. Established after the 1979...
The IRGC's primary role is to protect the Islamic Republic's system, revolutionary values, and domestic security, both internally and against external threats, distinguishing it from Iran's regular army.
The Revolutionary Guards were founded shortly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, by order of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, to consolidate the new government's power and protect its ideology.
The Quds Force is an elite special operations unit of the IRGC responsible for extraterritorial operations, intelligence gathering, and supporting allied groups and militias throughout the Middle East.
Yes, several countries, including the United States, have imposed sanctions on the IRGC, citing its involvement in terrorism, human rights abuses, and destabilizing activities in the region.