What is the reason behind IRGC sustainability despite all the animosity?
The creation of the IRGC was not merely because the establishment sought to create a new armed force. This was not the only goal. There was more to it. The issue was to consider and enforce the thought system, ideology and faith—which represent the moral elements of power—in every component of the new military force and this was achieved as much as possible. This was the basis of the matter. After the creation of the IRGC, those who did not wish for it to exist pushed it to the limits of extinction and isolated it several times. They ignored it and refused to finance it. They criticized it time and again. But the IRGC survived and flourished. That is how a strong basis persists. Why? Because the moral element of power in this organization has been abundant. What is that moral element of power? Belief, faith, devotion, selfless endeavor to perform one’s duties, selfless endeavor for the sake of God, selfless endeavor regardless of material compensation. These are important points. These are the factors that protect an organization and a system of government. This concept has been at the heart of the revolution. One should not be deceived by some ostensible factors exaggerated, magnified and distorted by those opposing the foundations of the Revolution. The truth is that there is faith.
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