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The IRGC-QF is a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that serves as the primary liaison for Iran's regional objectives [1]. Iran utilizes this force to maintain control over supply routes in Syria and Iraq [2] and to project influence in Syria by supporting the Assad regime [3].
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Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimIran's Quds Force, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acts as the primary liaison for Iran's regional armed partners, providing them with training, weaponry, and financial support to advance Iranian regional objectives.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIran's primary objective regarding lines of communication in Syria and Iraq is to maintain control over as many routes as possible to facilitate the movement of the IRGC Quds Force, Hezbollah, and other Shia militias, while ensuring battlefield flexibility and developing diversified supply routes.