News and updates about IRGC

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

'Bibi, we are ready'

Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

Signs calling for Netanyahu to attack the Iranian regime were hung by anti-government activists in Tehran.

Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

German FM:

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

The German Foreign Minister explains why Iran is still not listed as a terrorist country in the EU, and what the European Union has done against it instead.

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

Sweden:

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

Couple sent to Sweden by IRGC lived in country for 5 years under fake names before being activated in plot to murder 3 Jewish citizens of Sweden, including community leader and dual US citizen.

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Iranian forces have been recalled from Syria following multiple casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Iran conducts satellite launch

Iranian media report the Soraya satellite was placed in an orbit at some 750 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

Iran conducts satellite launch

IRGC officials killed in Syria

Foreign reports claim that the head of Iranian intelligence in Syria was among those killed in an airstrike in Damascus.

IRGC officials killed in Syria

Iran claims:

'We attacked Mossad bases in Iraq'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for missile attacks in Erbil, the capital of Kurdish region in Iraq, and in Syria.

'We attacked Mossad bases in Iraq'

Report:

Khamenei personally involved in Houthi attacks

The Telegraph reports that the Houthi rebels, who have fired missiles at ships in the Red Sea, trained in Iran under the command of the Quds Force.

Khamenei personally involved in Houthi attacks

Four years after the elimination of Qasem Soleimani by the CIA

The U.S. and its allies still must navigate a landscape riddled with sectarian conflicts, power struggles, and extremist ideologies. Op-ed.

Four years after the elimination of Qasem Soleimani by the CIA

Maritime threat:

IRGC unveils new missile cruiser

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announces addition of the Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which can sail 2000 nautical miles.

IRGC unveils new missile cruiser

IRGC commander:

'We are facing an all-out battle with the enemy'

Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vows to reach "the enemy" far and near amid tensions with Iranian-backed Houthis.

'We are facing an all-out battle with the enemy'

Iranian opposition activist:

'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

Vahid Beheshti tells Arutz Sheva that if Israel strikes the regime, 80 million Iranians will rise up and finish the job.

'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

MP Homayoun Sameh said the assassination of Razi Mousavi will not remain unanswered, and Israel 'will pay a heavy price for this action.'

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Iranian Foreign Minister threatens Israel following death of senior IRGC commander in an air strike attributed to Israel in Syria.

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Commanders of Iran's elite overseas unit revealed

An intelligence source revealed the identities of senior operatives in the Quds Force Unit 400, including their phone numbers.

Commanders of Iran's elite overseas unit revealed

Iran unveils new hypersonic ballistic missile

IRGC unveils new domestically-developed hypersonic ballistic missile, called Fattah-2.

Iran unveils new hypersonic ballistic missile

Former IRGC chief:

'Additional fronts will join the conflict in Gaza'

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee becomes the latest Iranian official to threaten Israel amid Gaza war.

'Additional fronts will join the conflict in Gaza'

Third time in recent weeks:

US military strikes targets affiliated with Iran in Syria

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says US military struck training facility and safe house used by IRGC and Iran-affiliated groups in Syria.

US military strikes targets affiliated with Iran in Syria

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

On Biden's orders:

US Military strikes facilities in Syria used by Iran

Pentagon announces that President Biden ordered strikes on two facilities in Syria used by IRGC and groups supported by Tehran.

US Military strikes facilities in Syria used by Iran

Report:

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

Senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah tell WSJ that Iranian security officials gave the green light for Hamas' attack on Israel.

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

Head of Quds Force oversees military drill in Syria

Iran is a key supporter of the Assad regime in Syria and has provided it with financial aid and military advisers.

Head of Quds Force oversees military drill in Syria

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

Revolutionary Guards Corp chief Hossein Salami says Mossad chief David Barnea's "life will be cut short" if Iranian leaders are assassinated

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

IRGC commander:

'Iran is producing a new generation of hypersonic missiles'

Deputy IRGC commander warns Israel: Advances missiles can overcome your air defense systems.

'Iran is producing a new generation of hypersonic missiles'

Iran threatens Israel: 'Prepare for a trip to the Stone Age'

Iran echoes Israel's threat to Lebanon as it unveils a new long-range UAV.

Iran threatens Israel: 'Prepare for a trip to the Stone Age'

Iran launches military drill on UAE claimed islands

Drill meant to show 'authority and combat defense preparations of the IRGC Navy in protecting security of the Gulf and the Iranian islands.'

Iran launches military drill on UAE claimed islands

IRGC commander:

'Enemies of Iran are planning sedition'

Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blames Iran's enemies for anti-government protests, says Iran’s enemies are planning “sedition”.

'Enemies of Iran are planning sedition'

US sanctions IRGC official over plot to kill Bolton

IRGC official Shahram Poursafi reportedly also targeted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iran envoy Brian Hook.

US sanctions IRGC official over plot to kill Bolton

Islamic Jihad thugs are in the IRGC terrorist circle

Although there is no rational relation between their aims, Iran is happy to support PIJ terror against Israel. Op-ed.

Islamic Jihad thugs are in the IRGC terrorist circle

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

British government under fire for not acting on a parliamentary motion to ban Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Defense Minister reveals IRGC attempt to conduct piracy on the seas, threaten flight paths and trade routes.

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Top Iranian commander:

'Our ultimate revenge for Soleimani's death is yet to come'

IRGC commander Hossein Salami: The US has yet to feel our revenge for its elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

'Our ultimate revenge for Soleimani's death is yet to come'

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Rabbi Moshe Azman visits hospitalized Iranian reporter, says reporter's 'fight against violence and terrorism is brave and noteworthy.'

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Iran unveils new suicide attack drone

According to the IRGC, the Me’raj 532 can travel a distance of 450 kilometers in a one-way mission at a height of 12,000 feet.

Iran unveils new suicide attack drone

Iran: 2nd IRGC member dies after alleged Israeli airstrike

2 Iranian military personnel killed in alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria on Friday morning.

Iran: 2nd IRGC member dies after alleged Israeli airstrike

FM to President of Cyprus:

'Blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization'

FM Eli Cohen meets President of Cyprus. The two discussed, among other things, Iranian terrorism and its consequences for the region.

'Blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization'

GOP senators urge EU to designate IRGC as terror group

Letter to EU calls for sanctions against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps for selling drones to Russia and 'sowing terror in the West.'

GOP senators urge EU to designate IRGC as terror group

Iran claims:

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

Meanwhile, top IRGC commander repeats threat to kill Trump over elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

There was a period of calm, and then a woman who removed her headscarf at a conference will lead to an uproar of nationwide protests.Op-ed.

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

Report:

Israeli-owned tanker attacked by Iranian drones in Persian Gulf

Foreign officials say IRGC launched drone towards Israeli-owned tanker. The attack took place last week, there were no injuries.

Israeli-owned tanker attacked by Iranian drones in Persian Gulf

Australian government faces hurdle banning IRGC

Senate committee recommends listing IRGC as terror entity but current provision of criminal code makes ban unlikely.

Australian government faces hurdle banning IRGC

EU exploring legal options to blacklist IRGC

Paris and Berlin voiced their support for the measure, officials tell The Financial Times.

EU exploring legal options to blacklist IRGC

Why did EU back down from adding IRGC to terror list?

The IRGC is clearly a terror group and Iranian protesters are the ones suffering the consequences so what do European leaders have to fear?

Why did EU back down from adding IRGC to terror list?

Iran threatens 'reciprocal' measures if IRGC is blacklisted

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country will blacklist elements of EU countries if the IRGC is blacklisted by Europe.

Iran threatens 'reciprocal' measures if IRGC is blacklisted

IRGC commander to EU:

'Don't make a mistake by blacklisting us'

IRGC chief: If the Europeans make a mistake, they must accept the consequences.

'Don't make a mistake by blacklisting us'

Watch:

IRGC Commander-in-Chief threatens Charlie Hebdo

IRGC Commander-in-Chief General Hossein Salami warns satirical magazine after Khamenei cartoons.

IRGC Commander-in-Chief threatens Charlie Hebdo

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

EU will impose new sanctions on 37 Iranian officials and organizations, but will stop short for now of blacklisting the Revolutionary Guard.

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

Iran:

'EU would be shooting itself in the foot if it blacklists IRGC'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns EU against blacklisting the IRGC following non-binding vote on the issue by the European Parliament.

'EU would be shooting itself in the foot if it blacklists IRGC'

Labeling IRGC as a terrorist group - it is the EU and UK's turn

The European Parliament has done so, Biden realized that he cannot whitewash them and the rest of the world must follow suit. Op-ed.

Labeling IRGC as a terrorist group - it is the EU and UK's turn

European Parliament votes in favor of IRGC blacklist

European Parliament calls on EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. The vote is non-binding.

European Parliament votes in favor of IRGC blacklist

First Charlie Hebdo, then the world

IRGC threats against Charlie Hebdo are the tip of the iceberg. Iran is out to control the world and a new government is crucial. Op-ed.

First Charlie Hebdo, then the world

German Foreign Minister:

'It is important to blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization'

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock doubles down on her call for the EU to blacklist Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp.

'It is important to blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization'

Watch: Iranian video ad depicts Trump assassination

An IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel shares animated video depicting the assassination of former President Trump.

Watch: Iranian video ad depicts Trump assassination

Report:

IRGC member was assassinated by IRGC Intelligence Organization

IRGC member killed outside his home was reportedly assassinated over his leniency towards anti-regime protesters.

IRGC member was assassinated by IRGC Intelligence Organization

B’nai Brith calls for criminal sanctions against IRGC leaders

B’nai Brith Canada drops lawsuit against Canadian gov after it lists IRCG as terror group, but urges further sanctions against individuals.

B’nai Brith calls for criminal sanctions against IRGC leaders

Report:

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Sources tell The Telegraph the move is expected to be announced within weeks and is supported by British ministers.

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Demand in the EU:

Designate Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

Germany and the Netherlands are leading the demand which stems from the concern about Iran-Russian ties and the suppression of protests.

Designate Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

Report:

IRGC commander headed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton

Iran’s failed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton was commanded commander of IRGC Quds Force Unit 840.

IRGC commander headed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton