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STANDARD POLITICAL UNVERIFIED

Iranian Armed Forces Chief Affirms Loyalty to IRGC

Aug 11, 2026 05:55 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,irgc,military-command,internal-politics

Summary

The head of the Iranian Armed Forces has pledged full support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This internal political alignment reinforces the unity of Iran's military command structure, which is central to the state's strategy in the regional conflict theater. While not a direct operational development, it signals continued internal cohesion regarding proxy and direct confrontation policies.

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Armed Forces chief pledged full support for the IRGC, reinforcing military unity.

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