Analysis of structural tension between Iran's regular armed forces (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during Operation Epic Fury 2026.
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Iranian external operations are attributed to activities conducted by the Islamic Republic since 1979, reportedly involving the IRGC-Quds Force and other state actors. These claims are characterized by varying levels of verification across different sources.
Reports from April 15, 2026, identify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a key entity, noting that its Quds Force unit is generally understood to manage overseas operations.
The Quds Force serves as the external operations branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting as the regime's principal instrument for overseas activities.
On June 28, 2026, unnamed sources stated that Iranian officials perceive recent setbacks as transient and anticipate the reconstruction of Hezbollah. These sources further described such efforts as critical for the Revolutionary Guards, though specific operational details remain unverified.