7am Kylie Moore-Gilbert on what Iran’s Revolutionary Guard thinks of Australia
Sep 3, 2025
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a scholar of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, shares her harrowing tale of spending 804 days imprisoned by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on espionage charges. She delves into the IRGC's mindset and motives for perceiving Australia as a threat. Discussing its transformation into a dominant force in Iran, Kylie explores the implications of Australia designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Her insights shed light on the dangers faced by Iranian dissidents and the broader geopolitical tensions at play.
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Life Under IRGC Control
- Kylie Moore-Gilbert describes living under IRGC control for over two years after her arrest at Tehran airport.
- She says the IRGC ran the prison, interrogated her, and treated her as their captive throughout her detention.
Interrogations Revealed IRGC Worldview
- Kylie recounts long interrogations and conversations with IRGC personnel while imprisoned, covering politics and world events.
- She found their conspiracy-minded worldview often 'bonkers' but noted they didn't view Australia as a primary enemy.
IRGC As A Parallel State
- The IRGC functions as a state within a state, with its own courts, prisons and intelligence apparatus.
- Kylie says the Iranian government lacks control over the IRGC, which answers primarily to the supreme leader.