Correspondence Exposes Iranian Regime’s Subservience to IRGC

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Written by
Mahmoud Hakamian

The recent documents obtained by the “GhyamSarnegouni” dissident group shed light on how Iran’s regime prioritizes the needs of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), particularly under President Ebrahim Raisi. These documents, posted on the group’s Telegram channel on June 10, reveal the correspondence between the Chief of Staff office of the presidential organization and the IRGC commander in East Azerbaijan Province.

One document shows the IRGC commander, Asghar Abbas Qholizadeh, requesting permission from Raisi’s office to relocate a university and transfer its land and properties to the Guards. This request is made citing security reasons. Interestingly, the second document indicates a prompt response from Raisi’s office, approving the request just one day after the initial letter.

Furthermore, the second set of letters reveals the same commander’s appeal for funding and land to establish a new IRGC camp. Specifically, the commander requests funds from the budget allocated by the presidential organization for its own travels.

These documents provide substantial evidence of the Iranian regime’s prioritization of the IRGC, highlighting the influence and control exerted by the organization.

The letters and their translation are reflected below:

Correspondence Exposes Iranian Regime’s Subservience to IRGC

Urgency: Instant
Classification: Very Confidential
Courtesy of the Honorable Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Your Excellency Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi

Respectfully, this message serves as a reminder about the proximity of certain facilities in Tabriz. Specifically, the Ashura Corps headquarters is located in the northern part of the mentioned college. Additionally, the regional headquarters of Ashura, the 60 Resalat Artillery missile group, and the Ammar security unit is situated in the eastern and southern parts of the college and training camp. It’s important to note that there is an ammunition storage center in the western and southern parts of the college near the Martyr Madani complex of the IRGC Ground Force.

This arrangement contradicts the principles of classification, privacy, and tactical security measures. According to Resolution No. 22871-97/AD/T/52244 by the honorable Board of Ministers, the barracks in Tabriz are classified as sensitive. The resolution requires the establishment of a 50-meter protective space and a 500-meter security space in neighboring areas.

In light of these concerns, we kindly request that the college in question be relocated to a different site. It would be beneficial to hand over the current location to the provincial IRGC unit to enhance the security of their sensitive locations and address the perceived threats.

Signature: Second Brigadier General of Guard Asghar Abbas Gholizadeh
June 6, 2022

Correspondence Exposes Iranian Regime’s Subservience to IRGC

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Presidential Chief of Staff
Islamic Republic of Iran
No. 101-10965
Date: 6/7/2022
Very Confidential

Honorable Dr. Zulfi Gol, Minister of Science, Research, and Technology
Honorable Mr. Razavi Khorram, Governor of East Azerbaijan

Respectfully, we refer to letter number 105/511 dated 6/1/2022 from the esteemed commander of the Ashura Corps, titled “Request for the relocation and transfer of Technical and Professional College No. 1 of Tabriz to another location and handing over the current site to the Provincial Corps in order to enhance the security of IRGC facilities and address perceived threats.” The attached document was submitted to the President’s office and the response reads as follows:

Messrs. Zulfi Gol and Razavi Khorram, please address the issue appropriately to facilitate the transfer process. The progress of the implementation of the order will be communicated to ensure necessary actions are taken.

Gholamhossein Esmaili

Transcript:

IRGC Brigadier General Abbas Qolizadeh, Honorable commander of the Ashura Corps
Organization for Coordination, Special Pursuit, and Management Services

Correspondence Exposes Iranian Regime’s Subservience to IRGC

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Urgency: Instant
Classification: Very Confidential
Courtesy of the Honorable Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Your Excellency Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi

With respect, I bring to your attention the large number of IRGC forces, combatants, and Basij forces present in the province, and the necessity to provide educational, cultural, and camp services to these individuals in order to promote unity and maintain a well-organized unit. Unfortunately, the provincial Revolutionary Guard Corps lacks a dedicated provincial camp with the necessary infrastructure to fulfill these requirements. If deemed appropriate, I kindly request that you order the provision of suitable land for the construction of this camp. Additionally, I propose allocating 300 billion tomans from the presidential provincial travel funds to the Corps for the purpose of constructing and completing this project.

Signature: Second Brigadier General of Guard Asghar Abbas Gholizadeh
June 6, 2022

Correspondence Exposes Iranian Regime’s Subservience to IRGC

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No. 10964-2/01
Date 6/7/2022
Instant – Very Confidential
Chief of the President’s Office
Islamic Republic of Iran

Dear Mr. Razavi Khorram

Respectfully, the attached image contains letter number 109/511/Z m t dated 6/1/2022 from the esteemed commander of the Ashura Corps concerning the letter “allocation of land and provision of funds for the construction of a provincial camp funded by the presidential provincial travel funds” has been submitted for review.

Gholamhossein Esmaili

Transcript:

IRGC Brigadier General Abbas Qolizadeh, Honorable commander of the Ashura Corps
Organization for Coordination, Special Pursuit, and Management Services

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