IRGC Dominates Iran's War Efforts, Blunting Supreme Leader's Role
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 13:30 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has increased its influence in wartime decision-making, diminishing the role of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This shift is attributed to a 'painfully slow' process yielding an uncompromising stance.
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