Iran’s new IRGC commander consolidates power with media support

This comes amid a growing scandal within the IRGC that has led to several high profile replacements.

Hossein Salami, deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Hossein Salami, deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard

(photo credit: REUTERS/MORTEZA NIKOUBAZL)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

APRIL 22, 2019 13:37

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