When most of the world hears “Quds Force,” it’s usually filtered through headlines laced with fear, suspicion, or outright hostility. To the West, it’s Iran’s shadowy elite. To its allies, it’s a lifeline. But beneath the geopolitics and propaganda, the Quds Force is more than just a military unit.
So, what is the Quds Force? And why is it called “unbreakable secret military empire of Iran”?
The Backbone of Iran’s Foreign Defence Policy
The Quds Force is the special operations arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Unlike conventional military units, it operates beyond Iran’s borders, often in hostile environments, offering military, intelligence and strategic support to allies across the Middle East.
Founded in the wake of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and solidified during the Iran-Iraq War, the Quds Force was shaped by fire and idealism.
To its supporters, the Quds Force isn’t some rogue band of warmongers. It’s the force that stood against ISIS when much of the world turned a blind eye. It’s the reason Daesh didn’t reach Baghdad or Damascus.
While Western airstrikes grabbed headlines, Quds boots were on the ground, fighting shoulder to shoulder with local fighters, often taking the heaviest losses.
Why “Quds?” A Name That Carries a Cause
The very name “Quds” (Arabic for Jerusalem) is not accidental. It reflects a pan-Islamic vision that transcends borders and sects — a commitment to the liberation of occupied lands and oppressed peoples, particularly in Palestine.
Whether you agree with Iran’s foreign policy or not, you cannot deny that the Quds Force is driven by something more powerful than politics: an unrelenting belief in justice.
In a world where international law appears to be selectively applied and human suffering is often overlooked unless it serves Western interests, the Quds Force presents an alternative narrative. They’re not waiting for the United Nations to act. They’re not watching genocide from the sidelines.
The Martyrdom of Qassem Soleimani: A Turning Point
The man who shaped and embodied the soul of the Quds Force was General Qassem Soleimani. To many in the West, he was demonised. To millions across the Middle East, he was a man who spent decades building networks of resistance against occupation and extremism.
When the U.S. assassinated Soleimani in 2020, it wasn’t just the killing of a military commander; it was an attempt to decapitate a symbol. But what Washington failed to understand is that Soleimani’s martyrdom only solidified the Quds Force’s mythology.
The West’s Double Standards and the Right to Resist
It’s ironic how Western nations celebrate their elite forces. From Navy SEALs to the SAS — as noble defenders of freedom. But when a Middle Eastern force rises to protect its people, its neighbours and its sovereignty, they are instantly labelled a terrorist organisation.
Iran’s enemies, especially the United States and Israel, have tried sanctions, assassinations, cyber warfare, and diplomatic isolation to dismantle the Quds Force. But here’s the thing: you can’t break a force built on belief.
What makes the Quds Force “unbreakable” is not just their military capability. It’s their ideological backbone. In a region ravaged by war, occupation and betrayal, they represent something few forces can claim: consistency.
Beyond the Narrative
The Quds Force isn’t perfect; no force is. However, reducing them to a caricature of evil is both dishonest and dangerous. If we are to understand the true dynamics of the Middle East, we must step out of the Western echo chamber and listen to the stories told by those who live and die in these conflicts.
Amid the ongoing war on Iran, let’s not forget that sometimes forces like “Quds” are the only means of self-defence for the people constantly attacked.
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