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  1. Iran-US military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
  2. Military activities are underway across West Asia, with the US targeting the Iranian oil economy through sanctions.
  3. US sanctions are being applied to restrict financial dealings with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and target the Iranian regime.
  4. Crippling sanctions are paralyzing the national economy, and the IRGC continues to back the clerical rulers of the Islamic Republic.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained economic control over key sectors of the national economy, allowing it to negotiate with civilian government leadership.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained economic control over key sectors of the national economy, allowing it to negotiate with civilian government leadership.

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  1. IRGC commanders were mentioned in the context of their wealth on October 13, 2026.Sub-event
  2. IRGC dominates vast sections of Iran's economy.1 source
  3. IRGC asserts economic autonomy and negotiation power within the national economy.1 source

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Crippling sanctions are paralyzing the national economy, and the IRGC continues to back the clerical rulers of the Islamic Republic.

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