Lebanon ↔ Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) maintains a significant presence in Lebanon by managing proxy networks [1], providing military support to local militias [2], and playing a foundational role in the creation of Hezbollah [3]. Furthermore, the IRGC has been the target of Israeli military operations within Lebanon [4] and has utilized the region as a base for regional operations {fact:4, fact:5}.

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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2 facts

accountThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) mobilized Shiite militias in Iraq to counter United States influence, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria actively targeted Israeli assets and interests.

Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 1 fact

accountIsraeli forces killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) senior general Mohammad Reza Zahedi on April 1, 2024, in response to attacks originating from Lebanon and Syria.

The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org Hoover Institution 1 fact

claimIsrael conducted an assassination campaign against leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, which restored the reputation of Israeli intelligence services.

How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org Newlines Institute 1 fact

claimOver the last 30 years, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained extensive control over Iran's military, economy, political, and foreign policy, as well as proxy networks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.

Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center 1 fact

claimIran's Revolutionary Guards and the elite Qods Force provide arms, training, and financial support to militias and political movements in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, Syria, and Yemen.