WATCH TV LIVE

Skip to main content
NEWSMAX TV HEALTH MONEY WORLD
Tags: intelligence brief | iran | irgc | power

Intelligence Brief: Who Is in Charge of Iran?

Crowds gather as funerals are held for members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps and other military figures at Enghelab Square on March 11 in Tehran. (Getty Images)

By    |   Monday, 23 March 2026 11:50 AM EDT

A senior source with close ties to a Gulf state told Newsmax that Iran's internal power structure has become increasingly centralized within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Civilian leadership now plays a diminished role in strategic decision-making. The new ruler, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was "hit" during an Israeli strike and was evacuated to Russia, further weakening command and control.

-


Click Here to comment on this article
Share
platinum
A senior source with close ties to a Gulf state told Newsmax that Iran's internal power structure has become increasingly centralized within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
intelligence brief, iran, irgc, power
772
2026-50-23
Monday, 23 March 2026 11:50 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
TOP

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
Apple
Android
Amazon
Samsung
Vizio
Roku
Sony
LG
Scan QR code to get the NewsmaxTV App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved