Iran's Revolutionary Guards Control War Operations, Sidelining State Institutions

Iran's military operations are now primarily controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rather than traditional state institutions, according to analysis of the country's power structure. The security apparatus, which operates partially outside normal government channels, has assumed command of Iran's regional conflicts while the country's president holds limited influence over military decisions. This shift represents a significant concentration of war-making authority within Iran's revolutionary security forces, effectively bypassing civilian government oversight of military strategy and operations.