IRGC reshapes Hizbullah after heavy battlefield losses

The ongoing confrontation between Hizbullah and Israel, which began on March 1, has highlighted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s pivotal role. This role is evident through the restructuring of the group's military apparatus, its influence over war decisions, and coordination of missile operations. With more than 100 officers present in Lebanon, the IRGC is currently exercising direct control over Hizbullah’s strategic military decisions. These officers simultaneously manage the group's military operations and coordinate missile attacks between southern Lebanon and the Iranian regime. After Hizbullah’s crushing defeat by Israel in 2024, IRGC officers rebuilt the command structure, trained new fighters,...