Iran embeds Offices of the Supreme Leader’s Representative—staffed by loyal clerics—at every level of the armed forces to indoctrinate, monitor, and reward loyalty outside the normal chain of command. Combined with Khamenei’s direct veto over promotions and targeted patronage, this structure makes defection irrational for IRGC elites.
— It clarifies why external shocks and assassinations rarely produce elite splits in Iran, informing policy bets about regime change and war termination.
Saeid Golkar
2025.10.13
66% relevant
The article describes 'Supreme Leader Representation in Universities,' Basij militias, and campus intelligence (herasat) as embedded oversight that polices ideology—analogous to Iran’s clerical apparatus inside the armed forces used to prevent elite defection and ensure loyalty.
Saeid Golkar
2025.09.12
100% relevant
The article cites Dafter Nezami‑e rahbari approval of promotions and the pervasive 'Office of the Representative of the Supreme Leader' embedded across units.
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