An IRGC officer told journalist Dror Balazada about his meetings with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Khamenei consistently emphasized the power of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The interview, reported Tuesday evening, provides a rare glimpse into the supreme leader's private discussions with senior IRGC personnel.
An IRGC officer, speaking to journalist Dror Balazada, has provided a firsthand account of his meetings with Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to the officer, Khamenei repeatedly emphasized the IRGC's power during their discussions. The interview, whose details emerged Tuesday evening, adds to a series of recent public communications involving IRGC figures. The officer's identity was not disclosed in the report. The full context and timing of the meetings remain unclear. This is a developing story.
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