Crisis within the Iranian military: Lack of supplies, desertions and clashes with the Revolutionary Guard

Iran is facing internal tensions within its military structures, with recent reports of supply shortages, increased desertions, and clashes between the regular army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

According to Defence24 with sources from the Persian-language broadcaster Iran International, the crisis has escalated in several units of the Iranian military.

The IRGC has reportedly refused to help wounded regular army soldiers and is keeping increasingly limited stocks of medical supplies for itself.

Sources say the Iranian army is suffering significant losses, while Revolutionary Guard units are not transporting wounded soldiers to hospitals. This situation has significantly increased tensions between the country's two main military structures.

It is also reported that regular army soldiers are facing serious shortages of basic supplies. According to the testimonies cited, in some cases soldiers have received only minimal amounts of ammunition, food and drinking water.

One of the sources described unusual situations in which two soldiers had to share only 20 rounds of ammunition. This treatment, they said, shows clear discrimination against the regular army compared to Revolutionary Guard units, writes defense24.

This disparity in supplies and logistical support is said to have prompted a growing number of desertions. According to reports, some regular army units have abandoned their bases and taken refuge in surrounding towns.

However, the problems do not appear to be limited to the regular army. Sources also report difficulties in certain IRGC units, including failures in communications equipment and a lack of basic supplies.

These reports are particularly significant as the Revolutionary Guard's missile units are typically considered among the best-equipped and best-protected within the Iranian military structures.

Iran International, which published the information, is a satellite television channel and digital news platform based in London. The media outlet operates in Persian and often covers issues sensitive to the Iranian government. It has been criticized by Tehran for alleged ties to Saudi Arabia, a regional rival of Iran.

Reports of a crisis in the Iranian military come at a tense moment for the country, which is facing external pressure and internal political and economic challenges.

Analysts point out that Iran's internal stability is closely linked to the functioning of its security apparatus and armed forces. Any weakening of these structures could have significant consequences for controlling the internal situation.

In recent years, Iran has faced waves of anti-government protests that have been violently suppressed by security forces.

If tensions within the military and security structures escalate, some analysts warn that this could directly affect the authorities' ability to control potential future protests.

The Geopost.