Inside the Powerful Elite Forces Running Iran
March 11, 2026
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Episode 1846 · March 11, 2026
Inside the Powerful Elite Forces Running Iran
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<p>This week Iran announced a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.</p> <p>But who’s <em>really </em>running the country now? We look into the heavily armed elite forces pulling the strings – the Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.<br /><br />Today, Iranian journalist and author Arash Azizi on what direction Iran’s elite armed forces could take the country.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Iranian journalist and author, Arash Azizi</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>EPA</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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