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  A recent article published by Fars News Agency offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Iran’s intelligence operations over the last three decades. The report highlights not only the power struggle between the country’s Intelligence Ministry and the Revolutionary Guards, but also the disjointed nature of how the numerous intelligence bodies work together. And, as is so often the case, the unspoken narrative of the revelations is the sheer overarching power of the Supreme Leader. Iran’s Council for Intelligence Coordination (CIC) oversees more than 16 separate governmental agencies, Fars News Agency reported on October 14. Fars, which is affiliated to the Revolutionary Guards, only directly names five of ...