The elite unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard during their annual parade, on September 22, 2018. Photo AFP
Mojtaba Khamenei, described as "the Revolutionary Guards' man," was appointed Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts in Iran on Sunday. This choice sends a clear message: power remains firmly in the hands of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and Iran is preparing to toughen its political and strategic stance. Farzan Sabet, a researcher at the Geneva Graduate Institute, explains this shift for L’Orient-Le Jour. Profile Mojtaba Khamenei, following in his father's footsteps With the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei, to what extent have the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) expanded their power within the Iranian political system?The IRGC was already hegemonic and dominant, a trend that has strengthened since 2009. The rise of Mojtaba represents more of a reconsolidation of their power than a new expansion....
Mojtaba Khamenei, described as "the Revolutionary Guards' man," was appointed Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts in Iran on Sunday. This choice sends a clear message: power remains firmly in the hands of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and Iran is preparing to toughen its political and strategic stance. Farzan Sabet, a researcher at the Geneva Graduate Institute, explains this shift for L’Orient-Le Jour. Profile Mojtaba Khamenei, following in his father's footsteps With the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei, to what extent have the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) expanded their power within the Iranian political system?The IRGC was already hegemonic and dominant, a trend that has strengthened since 2009. The rise of Mojtaba represents more of a reconsolidation of their power than a new...
