The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of the Iranian military. While the Iranian Army is the Islamic Republic's traditional military, the IRGC is focused on ensuring Iran's "integrity," which is often interpreted as meeting Tehran's foreign objectives as well as safeguarding the country from foreign interference.
The IRGC is made up of five core branches: The Ground Forces, which focus on putting down internal dissent as well as projecting power abroad; the Aerospace Force, which operates aircraft, missiles, and satellites; the Navy, which uses fast attack boats for asymmetric hit-and-run tactics; the Quds Force, which focuses on military intelligence and extraterritorial operations; and the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary group.
Its current leader is Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami.
This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets.
"The threat to anyone involved in President Donald Trump's strike (on) Soleimani is persistent. It's real. Iran is committed to vengeance against all of these people," US Senator Tom Cotton said.
The EU must take decisive action to counter the growing threat posed by Iran and the IRGC.
Iranian cargo vessels will reportedly carry over 1,000 tons of sodium perchlorate, a key ingredient to make missile propellant.
'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'
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This is the second clip the Islamic regime has released of its arsenal ahead of Trump's inaugaration.
The IRGC and the Iran-backed Houthis also celebrated the ceasefire as a success for the "Palestinian Resistance."
Iran is bolstering the capabilities of its army after the fall of the Assad regime and as it prepares for the incoming Trump administration.
The drones were also manufactured within Iran by the Iranian military, scientists, and "innovators," according to the state-run Tasnim news agency.
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