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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a powerful, multi-service military organization in Iran, established after the 1979 revolution to protect the Islamic Republic and its ideology. Distinct from Iran's traditional army, it wields significant influence over the country's military, political, and economic spheres, and plays a key role in regional affairs through its elite Quds Force.