The Political and Economic Power of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps

Tobias Bauer & Yes Schussmueller

How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blends military, political, and economic power at home and abroad

Timeframe: 01/01/1985 – 01/01/2023

Iran · Terrorism Prevention & Response · Issue I

Key Insights

• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps play an important role in the country’s political and economic spheres. Their power in both business and politics has therefore major implications on how Western decision-makers should approach the organisation.

Definition

IRGC: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard, part of the Armed Forces of Iran, is generally considered an influential player within the Islamic Republic of Iran

The organization’s activities are inherently sanctioned by the leader and thus touched with the same essence of sacredness that he represents. So long as the leader does not publically disagree with the organization, its actions are essentially unimpeachable within the context of Iran’s system.

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