Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Power, Influence, and Terrorist Label by Europe
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 20:00
Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Power, Influence, and Terrorist Label by Europe
- •The Revolutionary Guard is a powerful paramilitary force in Iran, reporting directly to the supreme leader and controlling the ballistic missile program.
- •Europe recently moved to designate the Guard as a terrorist group due to its role in suppressing nationwide protests.
- •Established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Guard expanded its influence through the Iran-Iraq war and later diversified into the private sector, controlling a vast construction conglomerate.
- •Its overseas arm, the Quds Force, plays a key role in Iran's 'Axis of Resistance', supporting groups like Hezbollah and Houthi rebels, and is suspected of recruiting criminal networks abroad.
- •The Guard's intelligence wing is linked to the arrest of dual nationals on espionage charges, and its Basij volunteer force is used to quell domestic unrest.
Why It Matters: Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a powerful, multifaceted entity facing increased international pressure and conflict.
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