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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now the most powerful organisation in Iran. Created in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, they are the regime's armed wing, charged with defending the Iranian regime. A major economic player, it also plays a central role in repressing demonstrations. But who exactly are they?

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