Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Episodes
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#5119: The Strait of Hormuz Toll Booth WarHow a failed decapitation strike turned the world's busiest oil route into a toll booth with missiles. -
#4223: Burn the House Down: Iran's Both-Sides StrategyIran isn't picking winners in Israel—it's amplifying both extremes to tear the center apart. -
#3572: The Rainbow Island in the World's Most Dangerous StraitHormuz Island has rainbow soil, edible dirt, a Portuguese castle—and sits at the center of the Iran-Israel conflict. -
#2630: Ahmad Vahidi: Iran's Most Dangerous InsiderThe IRGC's new commander is wanted by Interpol for the 1994 AMIA bombing. Here's why he matters now. -
#2148: IRGC: From Street Militia to Regional FranchiseHow did Iran's IRGC evolve from a domestic "People's Army" into a franchiser of militias across the Middle East? -
#2119: Will Iran's Regime Collapse in a Year?We break down the gap between headlines and reality in Tehran after the ceasefire and Khamenei's death. -
#1759: The Cost-Exchange Trap in Missile DefenseWhy a "successful" missile defense can still bankrupt a nation. -
#1645: The Basij: Iran's Eyes and Ears on the StreetThe Basij isn't just a militia—it's a pervasive surveillance network embedded in everyday Iranian life. -
#1552: Targeted Prevention: Inside Israel’s Assassination PolicyExplore the history, legality, and tactical execution of Israel’s "Sikkul Memukad" policy, from early parcel bombs to modern drone strikes. -
#1527: The $42 Billion Silence: When a Regime LiquidatesMojtaba Khamenei has vanished. As Iran teeters on the edge of systemic collapse, we dissect the silence and the $42 billion capital flight. -
#1466: The Asymmetric Power of Naval MiningExplore the terrifying reality of naval mining in the Strait of Hormuz and why these "smart" weapons pose a generational threat to global trade. -
#1410: When Probability Decides Peace: The Unseen Math of Missile StrayWhy do high-tech missiles miss their marks? Explore the physics of CEP, sensor drift, and the terrifying math of modern ballistic warfare. -
#1371: The Legal Patchwork of Terrorist ProscriptionWhat happens when a group moves from the "limelight" into a terrorist list? Explore the legal mechanics and global politics of proscription. -
#1278: The 14 Percent: Iran’s New Ballistic Warhead DoctrineAs interception rates climb, a new "heavy-hitter" doctrine emerges. Discover why Iran is swapping precision for massive 1.8-ton warheads. -
#983: How to Hide $30 Trillion Using a 10-Year-Old ShelfDiscover how shell companies and complex legal structures move trillions of dollars across borders while remaining invisible to regulators. -
#943: Unbreakable: One-Time Pads and the Mystery of V-32Discover why the one-time pad is the only unbreakable code and go inside the eerie world of shortwave number station V-32. -
#757: Is Hezbollah Now Just a Branch Office of the IRGC?Explore how the IRGC is moving from benefactor to boss, embedding officers directly within Hezbollah's command structure for a looming conflict.