Critics Warn that Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Influence Undermines US Plan

Experts highlighted that the IRGC’s increasingly dominant role in Iran’s political calculus has made the country less responsive to external economic pressure. The Guard’s hard‑line commanders have fortified internal institutions, limiting the reach of foreign sanctions. Moreover, the report points out that past attempts to curb Iran through punitive measures achieved only partial compliance, largely because the leadership could rely on alternative revenue sources and a loyal security apparatus. The current strategy, therefore, faces a steep uphill battle to achieve its intended isolation.