American officials told CNN that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has complete control over decision-making in Iran, and that the current conflict could be prolonged, according to a report Friday evening.
American officials have told CNN that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) holds complete control over decision-making in Iran, and that the ongoing conflict could be prolonged. The assessment, reported Friday evening, reflects American intelligence views on the IRGC's dominance within the Iranian regime's command structure. The report comes as the U.S. continues a sustained air campaign against IRGC infrastructure, with the organization having shifted from proxy-based attrition to direct kinetic engagement with American and Israeli forces, as The Zioneer has previously documented. The IRGC's full control of decision-making has been a recurring theme in U.S. assessments, with earlier reports noting that the organization's leadership has rejected ceasefire proposals and threatened further escalation.
3 developments
- DevelopingIRGC furious at Iranian negotiation team: 'We told you not to trust the Americans'
- DevelopingIran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to halt all negotiations over alleged US ceasefire violation
- StrongIRGC reportedly intensifies efforts to target Israeli senior officials, Israel weighs response
- DevelopingRevolutionary Guards source tells Israeli reporter they have no intention of keeping US-Iran deal
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