Inside the Powerful Elite Forces Running Iran
Mar 12, 2026 •
This week Iran announced a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
But who’s really running the country now? We look into the heavily armed elite forces pulling the strings – the Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
Today, Iranian journalist and author Arash Azizi on what direction Iran’s elite armed forces could take the country.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Inside the Powerful Elite Forces Running Iran
1846 • Mar 12, 2026
Inside the Powerful Elite Forces Running Iran
This week Iran announced a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
But who’s really running the country now? We look into the heavily armed elite forces pulling the strings – the Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
Today, Iranian journalist and author Arash Azizi on what direction Iran’s elite armed forces could take the country.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Iranian journalist and author, Arash Azizi
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