So we are looking at the American ground force of what 10,000, 20,000 troops?
I wish them luck.
Have they not learnt anything from Afghanistan, you may hold little areas, but not the country.
he Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is estimated to have approximately
150,000 to 200,000 active troops, serving as a specialized military branch tasked with protecting Iran's Islamic system. It maintains ground, air, and naval units, along with the elite Quds Force (~5,000+ members) and controls the Basij volunteer militia, which has thousands of members.
Wikipedia +4
Key Personnel and Structure- Total Personnel: Estimates usually range between 150,000 and 190,000 to 200,000 active duty personnel.
- Ground Forces: Estimated at roughly 150,000, focusing on internal security and unconventional warfare.
- Quds Force (Elite Overseas): Thought to number around 2,000–5,000, with some estimates ranging up to 15,000.
- Basij Resistance Force (Paramilitary): Controls a large volunteer militia, with approximately 100,000 active members and up to 600,000 combat-capable personnel.
- Naval Forces: Operates specialized forces, including a large fleet of small, armed speedboats, which totaled over 3,000–5,000 in 2020 reports.
Key Responsibilities- Internal Security: Suppression of domestic dissent and protests (e.g., 2009, 2022 protests).
- External Operations: The Quds force manages regional allies and proxies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and various groups in Syria and Iraq.
- Economic Influence: The IRGC controls significant parts of the Iranian economy, including construction, engineering, and energy sectors.
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The IRGC acts independently of the regular army and answers directly to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.