In an exclusive interview with Israeli journalist Dror Balazada, an IRGC officer accused the Iranian leadership of being 'greed pursuers' and said there have been many cases of service desertions within the Revolutionary Guards. The officer's remarks, reported Wednesday evening, offer a rare glimpse into internal dissent within Iran's elite military force.
In an exclusive interview published Wednesday evening, an unnamed officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directly criticized the Iranian leadership, calling them 'greed pursuers,' and stated that there have been numerous cases of service desertions within the force. The interview was conducted by Israeli journalist Dror Balazada, who has been reporting on internal IRGC dissent.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on similar exclusive interviews with IRGC officers in recent days. On July 7, an officer revealed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei consistently emphasized the IRGC's power in private meetings. Another officer, reported on July 7, said the force lacks public support. Earlier, on July 5, Israeli Channel 14 announced it would broadcast an exclusive interview with IRGC officers, suggesting a coordinated series of revelations.
The latest interview marks a significant escalation in the public airing of internal grievances within the IRGC, as the officer's condemnation of the leadership is unusually direct. The officer's identity remains undisclosed, and the interview has not been independently verified. The full content and context of the interview are expected to be published in the coming days.
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