IRGC seizes power in Iran

IRGC has seized power in Iran, according to Reuters.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:04 UTC

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized power in Iran, Reuters reports. The takeover appears to be a coup, with the IRGC now controlling the government. Details are still emerging. This marks a dramatic escalation in Iran's internal power struggle.

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