A former senior U.S. military official has sharply criticised Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, linking its role to prolonged violence and instability in the region.
Speaking on Fox News on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, retired General Keith Kellogg, former U.S. envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been responsible for extensive loss of life and remains a central force in sustaining conflict.
Kellogg asserted that the IRGC’s actions have resulted in fatalities exceeding the number of U.S. service members killed during the Korean War, underscoring what he described as the scale of the group’s impact on regional security.
He further emphasised that the IRGC continues to wield significant military power within Iran, noting that it maintains control over substantial armed capabilities. According to him, this concentration of force enables the group to exert influence both domestically and across the wider Middle East.
His remarks came amid broader discussion on Iran’s internal power structure and its implications for ongoing tensions with the United States and its allies. Kellogg framed the IRGC as a key obstacle to de-escalation efforts, suggesting that its entrenched position complicates diplomatic and security solutions…See More
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