Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has deployed soldiers in central Tehran to maintain order at ceremonial events. He notes that the soldiers appear to have been inactive for some time, pointing to visible signs of physical unfitness.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported on Sunday evening that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed soldiers in the capital Tehran, ostensibly to 'maintain order' at ceremonial events. Goldblatt, who regularly monitors Iranian security affairs, remarked that the troops appear to have seen little recent activity, noting their physical condition. The report is based on a single source observation by Goldblatt, and has not been independently corroborated. The Zioneer has previously published background reports on IRGC posture and activities, including Goldblatt's own earlier analysis of the Tehran summit documenting senior proxy attendees.
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