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cross_type 2.32 — strongly supporting 3 facts
The IRGC-QF is a primary adversary of the U.S., as evidenced by its efforts to oppose the United States [1] and its history of providing support to regional partners in the absence of U.S. balancing [2], [3]. Furthermore, the U.S. has been directly involved in hostilities with the IRGC-QF, most notably the 2020 assassination of its leader, Qassem Soleimani [4].
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimQassem Soleimani, as leader of the IRGC-QF, utilized opportunities during regional instability to provide money, weapons, and other assistance to partners in the absence of significant balancing by the United States and other countries.
claimThe IRGC-QF and its leader, Qassem Soleimani, provided money, weapons, and other assistance to partners in the region by taking advantage of the absence of significant balancing by the United States and other countries.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
claimThe IRGC-QF demonstrates ideological flexibility in selecting which groups to support for the purpose of opposing the United States.