sepah
Sepah, also known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is a branch of the Iranian armed forces. It was founded in 1979 following the Iranian Revolution. The IRGC's stated mission is to protect the country's Islamic system and prevent internal and external threats. It operates in parallel with the Iranian regular army (Artesh) and has distinct responsibilities.
The IRGC controls significant portions of Iran's military, naval, and air forces. It also plays a substantial
The IRGC has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States.