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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard now dominates political decision-making, analyst says

Political analyst Munif Al-Harbi says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has moved beyond its military role to control key political decisions and much of the economy.

Ajel News2 min ago · 1 min read
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Political analyst and writer Munif Al-Harbi said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is no longer just a military institution, but now holds significant sway over political decision-making. He noted that most members of the Supreme National Security Council were formerly part of the Revolutionary Guard.

Speaking in an interview with Al-Ikhbariya TV, Al-Harbi added that assassinations and targeted killings are among the Revolutionary Guard’s practices, and pointed out that it controls around 40% of Iran’s economy.