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Alborz Corps refers to a unit in Iran's military, part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces. This unit is responsible for security in Alborz Province, which includes Karaj, the city located just west of Tehran.

Organizational structure and mandate

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The Alborz Corps is part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Thar-Allah Headquarters, which is in charge of security for Tehran and the nearby provinces, including Alborz. The headquarters is a central command, overseeing both military operations and local units. The Alborz Corps is one of several units established to perform under the IRGC's executing its policy and give commanders more control, helping them respond quickly to security issues in their areas.[1][2]

The main duties of the Alborz Corps are to fight protests, keep internal security, and prevent terrorism. It works with other IRGC units, like the Sayyid al-Shohada Corps in Tehran Province, to deal with threats and manage any domestic unrest.[3][4]

Strategic significance

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The Alborz Corps has a crucial role executing the IRGC's strategy of maintaining control over Tehran metropolitan area, its periphery and population. As it is located close to the capital, the Alborz Corps is a major player in the IRGC's efforts to monitor and suppress internal dissent, as well as to respond quickly to security threats in the region. This is done by working closely with local authorities, has set up advanced surveillance systems around Tehran. This includes using drones and AI to monitor the area, with the main aim of preventing large protests and keeping control over the government.[5][6]

Recent developments

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In June 2025, during the Iran-Israel War the Alborz Corps was among several IRGC units targeted by Israeli airstrikes. These strikes aimed at military infrastructure across Iran, including ballistic missile and drone storage sites, and were part of a broader Israeli campaign to disrupt Iran's military capabilities.[7][8][9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Committee, NCRI Security and Counterterrorism (2022-10-27). "Iran: IRGC Commander in Chief Order to Commanders of Greater Tehran Protection Corps, Tehran Province Corps, Alborz Province Corps on Increasing Trend of Operations by the MEK-affiliated Resistance Units". NCRI. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  2. ^ "The IRGC Provincial Corps". iranwire.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  3. ^ "The Israeli attacks targeted the Basij headquarters, the Sayyid al-Shohada Corps, the Sarallah headquarters, the Alborz Corps, the Intelligence Protection of the Police Force Command, and the Police Force Intelligence Headquarters. Tehran, Tehran Province". Iran news on live map in English - Conflict in the Gulf- iran.liveuamap.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  4. ^ "UK sanctions top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps financiers". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  5. ^ Hakamian, Mahmoud (2025-06-03). "Iran News: Tehran Launches Military Surveillance Program to Deter Uprising Amid Mounting Regime Anxiety". NCRI. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  6. ^ Afshar, Moussa (2023-03-13). "Iran's Security Apparatus Is Designed to Quash Protests. So How Did the Uprising Persist?". NCRI. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  7. ^ "Institute for the Study of War". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  8. ^ Press, Associated (2025-06-23). "The Latest: Israel strikes Iranian government targets as Trump muses about regime change". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  9. ^ Kimon, Elisha Ben (2025-06-23). "IDF: We attacked the 'Alborz' Corps in Tehran responsible for protecting cities in the capital province". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
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