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IRGC commander:

'Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran'

IRGC commander Hossein Salami: Israel failed to achieve its ominous goals in its attack on Iran.

'Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran'

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

US brings new charges against IRGC officer Ruhollah Bazghandi, over plot to murder Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. In the past he was linked to assassination plots against Israeli citizens.

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

Mystery over:

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Amid reports that he was eliminated in an Israeli strike or is being interrogated, Iranian state media airs footage of Ismail Qaani attending funeral of another senior Iranian commander.

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

IRGC commander:

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh ahead of expected Israeli retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack: We are ready to respond to any misstep taken by Israel.

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

Did he spy for Israel?

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Iranian commander insists:

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, insists commander Esmail Qaani is in "good health," after two Iranian security sources said Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

Lithuanian Parliament lists IRGC as terror organization

Seimas, the Lithuanian parliament, calls on the European Union to list the IRGC as a terror group, condemns Iran's support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, and its support for terror groups which threaten Israel.

Lithuanian Parliament lists IRGC as terror organization

US Ambassador tells UNSC:

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Security Council to condemn and sanction Iran after its missile attack on Israel: We have a collective responsibility to impose sanctions on the IRGC.

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Reports in Syria:

Nasrallah's son-in-law among three killed in strike in Damascus

Syrian state media reports that Israel struck a residential building in the Mezzah suburb of Damascus, killing three people. Saudi report says IRGC members were in the apartment which was struck.

Nasrallah's son-in-law among three killed in strike in Damascus

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

State Department announces $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iranian mastermind behind a plot to assassinate former White House official John Bolton.

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

US sanctions networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah

State Department announces sanctions on one individual and four entities over facilitation of trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hezbollah and the Quds Force of the IRGC.

US sanctions networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah

President Herzog:

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

After pager explosions:

IRGC bans communication devices

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps orders all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah in Lebanon blew up last week.

IRGC bans communication devices

Iran launches satellite into space

Iran claims it successfully launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard.

Iran launches satellite into space

IRGC commander:

'Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran’s revenge'

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says Iran's revenge for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh will be different than what has been seen in the past.

'Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran’s revenge'

IRGC official:

Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will be at the right time

'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.

Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will be at the right time

Foreign Minister:

'Iran smuggles weapons into Judea and Samaria through Jordan'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran and the IRGC of smuggling weapons into Judea and Samaria through the Jordanian border to foment violence and terrorism in the region.

'Iran smuggles weapons into Judea and Samaria through Jordan'

Gas leak:

One dead, 10 injured in IRGC facility in Isfahan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards says the incident took place in a workshop at one of their centers in Isfahan province.

One dead, 10 injured in IRGC facility in Isfahan

IRGC spokesperson:

'Iran may delay its retaliation against Israel'

Spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran may delay its attack on Israel, states that Israel should prepare for a calculated and precise response.

'Iran may delay its retaliation against Israel'

Iranian commander:

'We will punish Israel in due time and place'

Deputy Commander of IRGC, Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, vows his country will punish Israel for the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.

'We will punish Israel in due time and place'

IRGC:

'Khamenei's order to harshly punish Israel will be carried out'

Revolutionary Guards deputy commander says Iran is set to carry out an order by Supreme Leader to “harshly punish” Israel for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

'Khamenei's order to harshly punish Israel will be carried out'

IRGC:

'Haniyeh was eliminated by a short-range missile'

The Revolutionary Guards of Iran deny that Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated by an explosive device, and claim that a missile with 7 kg of explosives was fired outside his room.

'Haniyeh was eliminated by a short-range missile'

Iran in turmoil:

Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh?

The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination.

Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh?

New York Times:

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

According to several sources, the Hamas political leader was killed by a bomb that had been planted in the IRGC-run guesthouse approximately two months ago.

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims it seized a foreign oil tanker carrying more than 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel last week.

IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Iran:

We are on the path to becoming a world power

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that his country is in the process of becoming a global power capable of influencing international reality.

We are on the path to becoming a world power

Czech envoy:

EU close to blacklisting IRGC as a terrorist organization

Czech ambassador to Israel says the European Union (EU) plans to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization: We are getting there.

EU close to blacklisting IRGC as a terrorist organization

US imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network

Treasury imposes sanctions on nearly 50 entities and people involved in network used by Iran and the IRGC to disguise the revenue they generate abroad.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network

Iraqi terror group:

'We will join the war between Israel and Hezbollah'

Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada' threatened that if Israel 'does something crazy with Hezbollah in Lebanon, there will be a big cemetery for this entity, and everyone will partake in burying it.'

'We will join the war between Israel and Hezbollah'

Iran threatens Canada:

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned Canada's decision to classify the IRGC as a terror organization, calling the decision hostile, irresponsible, and provocative.

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

Countering the IRGC: A global call to action

The infamous case of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, is a stark reminder of the deadly reach of the IRGC’s operations, directed and facilitated by its commanders. Opinion.

Countering the IRGC: A global call to action

Canada:

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Jewish organizations in Canada praise the Canadian government’s blacklisting of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. B'nai Brith Canada: Long overdue.

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

Canadian FM calls on citizens to leave Iran and not travel to the Islamic Republic as government designated the Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization.

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

Unanimously:

Canadian Parliament approves motion to blacklist IRGC

Canada’s House of Commons votes by a majority of 327 to 0 in support of motion to add Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to an official list of terrorist organizations.

Canadian Parliament approves motion to blacklist IRGC

Peru:

18 months of detention for Iranian who plotted to kill Israelis

Majid Azizi, a suspected member of the IRGC Quds Force, allegedly enlisted two Peruvians in his plot to murder Israelis Shachar Malka and Gilad Duchovny.

18 months of detention for Iranian who plotted to kill Israelis

Report:

IRGC general missing since 2007 defected, living in US

Major General Ali-Reza Asgari, who served as Iran's Defense Minister and worked with Hezbollah, reportedly placed under CIA witness protection program after providing intelligence on Iran's nuclear program.

IRGC general missing since 2007 defected, living in US

To deter Israeli retaliation:

IRGC commander threatens Iran could review 'nuclear doctrine'

Iranian military leader warns country could pursue nuclear weapons in attempt to deter Israel from retaliating for Saturday night's massive attack.

IRGC commander threatens Iran could review 'nuclear doctrine'

Iranians call for Israel to attack IRGC leaders

Graffiti in Tehran denounces the IRGC as a weak government without the interests of the people in mind, and calls for the international community and Israel to help overthrow them.

Iranians call for Israel to attack IRGC leaders

US official:

'Iran attack on Israel won’t be big enough to draw US into war'

US official says the United States expects an attack by Iran against Israel but one that would not be big enough to draw Washington into war.

'Iran attack on Israel won’t be big enough to draw US into war'

Iranian opposition activist:

Only Israel can stop IRGC

Vahid Beheshti, an Iranian anti-regime activist, claims in a conversation with Arutz Sheva that Israel attacking IRGC strongholds will give the Iranian people the strength to overthrow the regime.

Only Israel can stop IRGC

Senior Khamenei adviser:

'Israeli embassies no longer safe'

Former IRGC commander and current military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, General Yahya Rahim Safavi, says 'the Zionists see the specter of death in their dreams every night.'

'Israeli embassies no longer safe'

Iran:

'We will make Israel regret its actions'

The IRGC has announced that it will realize the national demand of Iran to punish Israel for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

'We will make Israel regret its actions'

Iranian officials:

'Iran on high alert, will directly respond to Israeli strike'

Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Iran has decided to respond directly to the strike attributed to Israel in Damascus, in order to create deterrence.

'Iran on high alert, will directly respond to Israeli strike'

US intelligence:

This will be the Iranian retaliation

US picks up intelligence on what an Iranian retaliatory strike for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus will look like.

This will be the Iranian retaliation

IDF Spokesman:

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Homayoun Sameh, the representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament, condemns strike in Damascus which was attributed to Israel.

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Six missiles from an F-35:

This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated

Israeli officials acknowledge to The New York Times that Israel carried out the strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated

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'