Revolutionary Guard

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Syria

Sayyed Reza Mousavi, head of Iran's military forces in Syria, killed in Israeli airstrike near Damascus, Hezbollah-affiliated channel says.

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.

Iranian general to US, Israel:

'Soon the Great Satan will be destroyed'

Deputy commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps repeats threats to destroy Israel and the US, boasts about military capablities.

Canada urged to take action 3 years after Iran downed plane

On three-year anniversary of shooting down of Flight PS 752 by IRGC, B'nai Brith calls on Canadian government to hold Iran accountable.

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.

Op-ed:

When will the Mullahs' regime fall?

The mullahs' regime faces a shrinking economy, internal crisis, devastating environmental disaster, and a succession crisis, Op-ed..

Iran's school curriculum exposes diplomatic option failure

The school curriculum of Iran's Ayatollahs provides a roadmap for an apocalyptic commitment to a global, anti-US Islamic revolution. Op-ed.

Another incident at sea

Iran seizes, then releases US ship in the Gulf

Iranian ship seizes American military unmanned research vessel, then releases it after patrol boat and helicopter deployed to the location.

Canada:

B’nai Brith slams gov for failing to list IRGC as terror entity

Over 4 years have passed since a call by Canada's parliament to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror entity.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'

Massive ship will patrol the Strait of Hormuz and launch smaller ships designed to go up against American naval vessels.

Iran nuclear deal

'We are close to an agreement' says Iranian Foreign Ministry

According to senior Iranian diplomat, "We passed on our proposals to the Americans, and now the ball is in the US court."

Two members of Revolutionary Guards killed in Syria strike

Iranian media report that to regime loyalists killed in Monday's air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus.

US sanctions Iran's drone program

US Treasury sanctions Iran, says lethal UAVs from the Revolutionary Guard Corps were used in attacks in the Gulf region.

Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.

The View from Dubai:

Zarif’s leaked audio imbroglio

This crisis reflects the conflict between people and not the principles of the regime and the revolution. Op-ed.

US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the Gulf

US military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf.

EU sanctions Iran over human rights abuses

New human rights sanctions by the European Union the first since 2013.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

The drill, dubbed the “great prophet,” will make use of drones and helicopters.

Iran launches anti-warship ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard conducts drill launching anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.

'Welcome, Biden?' Iran puts on show of force, expels inspectors

The IRGC unveils a series of new missile basis on its southern border in what may constitute a warning to the incoming US President.

'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'

Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.

Iran Revolutionary Guard launches new heavy warship

Footage of ship shows it carrying truck-launched surface-to-surface missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.

Iran: Bahrain will face 'harsh revenge' over Israel deal

Iran condemns Bahrain's agreement with Israel, Revolutionary Guards says Bahrain will face “harsh revenge”.

Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

Iranian general: We'll destroy US warships

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.

Iran says it captured ship carrying smuggled fuel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel.

Iran vows to punish 'mercenaries' behind recent unrest

Iran says 180 "ringleaders" arrested in connection with recent unrest over fuel prices.

Revolutionary Guards salute Jewish soldiers, pray with Rabbi

Jewish community of Iran holds memorial for Jews killed in Iran-Iraq war attended by Revolutionary Guard forces.

Iran places air defenses at base attacked in Syria

Revolutionary Guards forces accompany multiple vehicles with anti-aircraft batteries into base in Syria which serves Shi'ite militias.

US listing Iran's elite guard a terrorist organization is long overdue

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse unspecified "enemies" of trying to sabotage the country's missiles.

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

Britain smuggled Iranian nuclear scientist from Iran to Britain, with assistance of Israeli Mossad and other intelligence agencies.

Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless

Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.

Iranian general accidentally kills himself

General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards kills himself while cleaning a gun.

Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military parade

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they killed the “mastermind” behind last month's attack in Ahvaz.

Iranian security forces kidnapped on Pakistan border

At least 14 Iranian security personnel including Revolutionary Guards were kidnapped on border with Pakistan.

ANALYSIS: Meet the most dangerous Iranian

Qassem Soleimani, dubbed by Iran's Supreme Leader as the 'living martyr of the Revolution', is one of the most dangerous men in the Mideast.

A call to my fellow Iranians

Iranian official: We will fight the enemy from Lebanon

Senior Revolutionary Guard official explains the 'problem' of Israel's existence, says Hezbollah has over 100,000 missiles ready for launch.

Report:

U.S. mulling labeling Revolutionary Guard a terror group

Officials say Trump administration weighing whether to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah preparing to retreat from Israeli border

Anti-Assad group claims Iranian, Hezbollah fighters prepping for withdrawal from Israeli border, following pressure by Russia.

Iran:

'Our military is more prepared than ever for war'

Iranian military defiant following US announcement of sanctions, accuses Trump administration of being on 'Zionist regime's payroll'.

U.S. sanctions Iranian individuals and companies

Treasury sanctions six individuals and three companies which funneled millions of dollars to Revolutionary Guards.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Diplomacy will not help

Revolutionary Guard deputy commander says 'resistance the only way to deal with enemies.'

Liberman: No place for hysteria and panic

Defense Minister says Israel preparing for any Iranian missile strike on Israeli territory.

Iran backtracks, denies soldiers killed in Syria explosions

After state-run Iranian media outlet confirms 18 Iranians were killed in Syria missile strikes, Iran backtracks, denies bases were hit.

18 Iranians killed in Syria explosions

Conflicting reports in Arab media pin blame on Israel, US, and UK after dozens killed at Iranian facilities in Syria.

Bahrain arrests 116 suspected terrorists

Bahrain arrests 116 people accused of belonging to a cell allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Iran arrests dozens of women as anti-hijab protests heat up

Revolutionary Guards say 29 women arrested for unveiling themselves in protest of modesty laws.

Iran: Revolutionary Guard kills 3 protesters

As Iranians protest, Revolutionary Guard shoots some protesters and uses tear gas on others.

Iran threatens 'crushing' response to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman promises a "crushing" response if the U.S. designates Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.

Iran displays S-300 defense system

Revolutionary Guard displays Russian-made S-300 in central Tehran.

Hezbollah TV in the Bay Area of San Jose

Hezbollah ratchets up murder machinery on global scale

Weapons production responsibility transferred to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Bolivia munitions factory raided, explosives for 5 big attacks found.

Iran using civilian flights to transfer soldiers, ammunition

Iran smuggling soldiers and military equipment to battle zones on civilian flights to Syria and Yemen.

Iran claims it tested a ballistic missile

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it successfully tested a Hormuz 2 ballistic missile.

Iran blames U.S. for 'close encounter' in Gulf

Revolutionary Guards accuses United States of "provoking tensions" after two incidents in the Gulf.

Iran unveils 'smart and advanced' rockets

In latest military exercises, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches several sophisticated rockets.

Iran defies Trump's warnings, conducts tests missiles

Iran tests Hunter missiles, designed to shoot down aircraft and ballistic missiles, following President Trump serving 'formal notice'.