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Central to Iran’s internal and external power is the IRGC—the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The speaker describes the IRGC as a formidable, all-encompassing entity, likening it to a "nation within a nation." It functions not merely as a military force but as a key economic player, owning real estate, controlling means of production, and influencing almost every aspect of Iranian life.
“The IRGC is like the Nazi Gestapo; it’s an army within an army. They own the economy, real estate, and are deeply embedded..."