What is the IRGC?
The European Union has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a “terrorist organisation”.
Here is what you need to know about the IRGC:
The IRGC is a branch of Iran’s military, established after the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Operating alongside the regular army, it answers directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plays a central role in Iran’s defence, foreign operations and regional influence.
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