Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps & Esmail Qaani

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ahmad Vahidi, and the head of its Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, made public appearances at the funeral, signaling their continued role and the organization's resilience.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, made a rare public appearance at the funeral, highlighting the continued importance of the Quds Force in Iran's foreign operations.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is Iran's elite military force, accused of attacking Kuwait and US bases, and denying responsibility. Their actions are central to the ongoing hostilities and regional tensions.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, threatened to expand the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab El Mandeb Strait, escalating concerns about global oil supply.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Claimed attacks on US assets in region; said two tankers exploded in Hormuz; controls Houthi decision on Bab-el-Mandeb closure.

Esmail Qaani: IRGC Quds Force commander who warned of Red Sea closure.