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IRGC uses Hormuz control for internal power

An IRGC commander is reportedly using control of the Strait of Hormuz to assert power over political rivals within Iran.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 02:11 UTC
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly using its operational control over the Strait of Hormuz for internal political leverage. IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi is flexing this power against rivals, such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Vahidi and his inner circle have recently used the IRGC's strategic position in the strait to strengthen their influence within Iran's political system. This highlights how the ongoing maritime tensions are intertwined with Tehran's domestic power struggles.
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