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From the Deep State to the Main Stage: The IRGC and Iran’s 2021 Presidential Elections

Iran Prime Minister Hossein Dehghan

Hossein Dehghan. Courtesy of Meghdad Madadi/Tasnim News Agency


Hossein Dehghan, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps heavyweight with strong ties to Hizbullah, has announced his candidacy for Iran’s 2021 elections. What would his presidency mean for Iran’s policies at home and abroad?

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