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What are the Revolutionary Guards?
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a major military, political, and economic force, separate from the regular army. They have significant influence in Iran and are often involved in foreign operations, including cyber activities. The US designated them a terrorist organisation in 2019, reflecting their broad and controversial role.
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