Revolutionary Guard Co., Ltd.

Editor's NoteAmid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, attention is turning to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has emerged as a central pillar of the Iranian regime. Officially, the IRGC is a military organization responsible for Iran’s military and defense. In reality, however, it functions as a conglomerate controlling over 40% of Iran’s economy. Its sprawling expansion was enabled by the unwavering support of former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. However, since his death in a U.S. airstrike in February, the IRGC has become an independent entity, beyond the control of even the Iranian government. The Asia Business Daily examined the true nature of the IRGC and its potential impact on future negotiations with the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was able to expand its reach across multiple sectors under the unwavering backing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. However, following the continuation of U.S. sanctions a

Editor's Note Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, attention is increasingly focused on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has emerged as the core of the Iranian regime. The IRGC is officially a military organization responsible for Iran's defense. However, in reality, it can be considered a conglomerate that controls over 40% of Iran's economy. This sprawling expansion was made possible by the unwavering support of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. However, since his death in a U.S. airstrike in February, the IRGC has transformed into an independent entity that even the Iranian government cannot control. The Asia Business Daily has examined the true nature of the IRGC and assessed how it might influence future negotiations with the United States. The financial foundation that allowed the IRGC—a military organization—to dominate the Iranian economy through more than 800 companies originates from a single non-profit foundatio

Editor's NoteAmid the conflict between the United States and Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has emerged as a central force within the Iranian regime, attracting significant attention. Officially, the IRGC is a military organization responsible for the defense of Iran alongside the regular armed forces. However, in reality, it operates as a conglomerate controlling over 40% of the Iranian economy. This sprawling expansion was made possible by the unwavering support of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Now, following his death in a U.S. airstrike in February, the IRGC has transformed into an independent organization beyond even the Iranian government's control. The Asia Business Daily has examined the true nature of the IRGC and considered how it may affect future negotiations with the United States. Externally, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is widely recognized as a military organization alongside the Iranian armed forces, but it is