I was going to write something long and informative on the rise of the IRGC as a political force and opponent of the Iranian clergy's rule, but apparently, someone beat me to it.
Mullah's v Iranian Guard
Or, as I styled this post, the Praetorian Guard. In history, Rome's Praetorian Guard started out as a loyal group of soldiers, hand picked by Caesar from close and loyal associates within the Roman Legions. Eventually, what was once an honor that came with gifts and privileges, became a form of power brokerage with eventual Caesar's, such as Caligula and Nero, having to pay substantial bribes to the leaders and individuals to retain their nominal loyalty.
Like the IRGC, the Roman Praetorian Guard would often carry out the political dirty work of Caesar, assassinating and intimidating any opponents. However, the Praetorian Guard was also most likely to murder the rulers. Caligula and Nero meeting the same fate.
That is just about the only the IRGC hasn't done yet, but I wouldn't bet the house that it stays that way.
Mullah's v Iranian Guard
Or, as I styled this post, the Praetorian Guard. In history, Rome's Praetorian Guard started out as a loyal group of soldiers, hand picked by Caesar from close and loyal associates within the Roman Legions. Eventually, what was once an honor that came with gifts and privileges, became a form of power brokerage with eventual Caesar's, such as Caligula and Nero, having to pay substantial bribes to the leaders and individuals to retain their nominal loyalty.
Like the IRGC, the Roman Praetorian Guard would often carry out the political dirty work of Caesar, assassinating and intimidating any opponents. However, the Praetorian Guard was also most likely to murder the rulers. Caligula and Nero meeting the same fate.
That is just about the only the IRGC hasn't done yet, but I wouldn't bet the house that it stays that way.
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