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Who are the Revolutionary Guards?
Iran's Revolutionary Guards, officially the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are a major branch of the Iranian armed forces. They are distinct from the regular army and have significant political and economic influence within Iran. Their involvement in confiscating the US drone underscores their role in asserting Iran's sovereignty and projecting its power in the region.
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