Iran's Guards Rise as Dominant Force in Military
Tehran diplomats say the Islamic Revolutionary Guards are gaining strength, forming a separate navy and air force, and taking command of war operations. With 350,000 members they influence strategy, economy, and foreign policy more than the traditional army, reshaping Iran's war effort and regional posture.
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Iranian oil installations were hit by Iraqi jets in coordinated strikes across northern central and southern gulf. Saddam Hussein vowed further incidents to destroy Iran's lifelines while Iran warned of a crushing response. U.N. cease fire calls and U.S. escort missions frame the flare up as oil output nears record levels.
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