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Iran's IRGC tightens grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined
- The IRGC has become a dominant military-economic power, central to Iran's decision-making amid leadership changes.
- IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi is reported to be making key military and political decisions with the Supreme Leader’s involvement.
- Civilian leaders faced restrictions as IRGC-led blocs gained autonomy in policy decisions like security appointments.
- The Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint as the IRGC asserted control over strategic channels.
- IRGC’s evolution included building a parallel economy through entities like the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters.
- The IRGC’s reach extends beyond Iran, with networks across the region and into Latin America.
- The Quds Force has played a key role in unconventional warfare and regional influence.
- IRGC’s leadership changes followed high-profile losses, reshaping Tehran’s power balance.
- Iran's 2026 EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation added international dimensions to the power struggle.
- The IRGC’s structure includes five main branches and extensive Basij networks.
- Analysts describe a shift from clerical rule to a more IRGC-centric power structure after Khamenei's era.
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