world 29 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Grab Wartime Control, Diminishing Supreme Leader's Authority
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken charge of key wartime decisions, sidelining the traditional dominance of the Supreme Leader. This shift marks a significant change in the power structure established since 1979. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/iran-s-guards-seize-wartime-power-weakening-supreme-leader-s-role-5441486
Iran’s political landscape, centered on the Supreme Leader’s ultimate authority since the 1979 revolution, is undergoing a notable transformation amid escalating conflicts.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized control over wartime operations, effectively reducing the Supreme Leader’s direct oversight in military matters. This development weakens the long-standing central role of the Supreme Leader.
Established post-revolution, the IRGC has grown into a powerful parallel force, now asserting dominance during this period of heightened tensions.
Observers note this power grab could reshape Iran’s governance dynamics in the long term.