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What power do Iran's Guards have?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), or Iran's Guards, is a major military, political, and economic power in Iran. They control significant parts of the economy, including shipping, and operate independently of the regular army, often asserting authority over strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
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