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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

IRGC Affirms Role in Countering Economic Warfare Against Iran

Aug 24, 2026 10:22 AM CT Tehran, Iran IRGC,economic warfare,sanctions,Iran,state resilience

Summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has pledged support to the Iranian government in countering economic warfare. This statement reinforces the IRGC's dual role in military and economic defense, signaling continued state resilience against external sanctions and pressure campaigns linked to the broader conflict theater.

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IRGC pledged support to the government in countering economic war.

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