Islamic Revolution Guard Corps ten times more powerful today: Iran Commander

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari made the remarks on Wednesday at a local ceremony in this northern Iranian province.

The IRGC, which has been serving the country for the past 38 years, including during the eight-year Iraqi imposed war on the Islamic Republic, maintains valuable military and defensive experiences, and ranks among the most powerful forces in Iran, General Jafari said.

The commander further stressed importance of standing against the soft war waged by the enemies of the Islamic Revolution.

The plots by the enemies should be foiled, he said.

Fighting hegemonic powers and the global arrogance, as a top priority, shoul