Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service primary branch of the Iranian Armed Forces. It was officially established by Ruhollah Khomeini as a military branch in May 1979, in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution. Whereas the Iranian Army protects the country's sovereignty in a traditional capacity, the IRGC's constitutional mandate is to ensure the integrity of the Islamic Republic. Most interpretations of this mandate assert that it entrusts the IRGC with preventing foreign interference in Iran, thwarting coups by the traditional military, and crushing "deviant movements" that harm the ideological legacy of the Islamic Revolution. Currently, the IRGC is designated as a terrorist organization by Bahrain, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and the United States.
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Some of the key events about Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

  • 1979
    Established to protect the Islamic Republic's system and revolutionary values
  • 1979
    Suppressed opposition groups and executed dissidents during the Iranian Revolution
  • 1980
    Played a key role in defending Iran during the Iran-Iraq War
  • 1983
    Allegedly supported the bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, killing 241 American servicemen
  • 1988
    Assisted in post-war reconstruction efforts across Iran
  • 1990
    Expanded its role in Iran's economy, investing in infrastructure projects
  • 1994
    Allegedly involved in the bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, killing 85 people
  • 1996
    Suspected involvement in the Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, killing 19 U.S. Air Force personnel
  • 2003
    Provided humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Bam, Iran
  • 2006
    Contributed to Iran's space program by launching the country's first satellite
  • 2007
    Captured 15 British Royal Navy personnel in disputed waters, leading to a diplomatic crisis
  • 2009
    Developed Iran's missile defense capabilities
  • 2009
    Violently suppressed protests following the disputed Iranian presidential election
  • 2011
    Allegedly plotted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States on American soil
  • 2013
    Assisted in flood relief efforts in various parts of Iran
  • 2017
    Contributed to the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
  • 2019
    Shot down a U.S. military surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions
  • 2020
    Supported Iran's healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020
    Mistakenly shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, killing all 176 people on board
  • 2022
    Violently cracked down on nationwide protests following the death of a young woman in custody

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