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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With about 190,000 active personnel (and more than 600,000 including reserves), the IRGC oversees Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programmes and supports proxy groups across the Middle East.
It was designated a foreign “terrorist” organisation by the United States in 2019 – marking the first time Washington had used the designation against a part of another government.
Beyond its military role, the IRGC is deeply embedded in Iran’s political and economic structures.
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