Mojtaba’s Dual Military Shock To US, ‘Hidden Army’ Makes Surprise Entry; Trump ‘Caught Off Guard’

| May 01, 2026, 09:38:21 PM | TOI.in
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As the war intensifies, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army—long overshadowed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—is stepping into a bigger role. From drone strikes to air defense and naval losses, the Artesh is no longer in the background. While the IRGC dominates offensively, Iran’s conventional army is expanding its presence across land, air, and sea. Is this a temporary shift or a turning point in Iran’s military power balance? As pressure mounts from the U.S. and Israel, the rise of the Artesh could reshape the war—and Iran’s future.

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