Explained in plain English
Who are the IRGC?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a major branch of Iran's armed forces, distinct from the regular army. It was formed after the 1979 revolution to protect the country's Islamic system. The IRGC has significant political and economic influence and is often involved in Iran's regional military operations, and in this story, they claimed responsibility for the drone strikes.
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Kuwait: Drone strikes hit border posts, offshore rig; Iran claims responsibilityThis explainer came from a news story
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