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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also known as Sepah, Pasdaran, and Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service military force of Iran and one of Iran's two military forces, the other being the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. It consists of five service branches: Ground Forces, Aerospace Force, Navy, Quds Force, and Basij. It is led by a commander-in-chief, who is appointed by and reports to the supreme leader of Iran.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that they had struck a tanker attempting to take an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz
Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Friday that they struck an LPG carrier attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that forces have taken administrative control of the strategic waterway amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said an LPG carrier was struck and caught fire crossing the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route, blaming the US for escalating maritime tensions.