Summary
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is likely to lead any retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- IRGC was established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to protect the ruling system and counterbalance the regular armed forces.
- The Quds Force, an arm of IRGC, plays a crucial role in shaping Iran’s relations with allied militias across the Middle East.
- IRGC has significant military capabilities, overseeing Iran’s ballistic missile program and engaging in conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
