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US officials:

'Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia'

Officials confirm that Iran has sent trainers to Ukraine to help Russians overcome problems with drones they purchased from Tehran.

'Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia'

Report:

IRGC members trained Russian troops in Ukraine

Report says Russian forces may have brought members of IRGC to Ukraine to help train Russian troops on use of Iranian drones.

IRGC members trained Russian troops in Ukraine

Iran arrests alleged spy for Israel

A person “spying for the Zionist regime” arrested in city of Kerman.

Iran arrests alleged spy for Israel

Iran:

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Two members of Iran's security forces killed amid continued protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says more than 10,000 members of the IRGC leadership will be inadmissible to Canada forever.

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Fearing Israel

IRGC and Hezbollah take precautionary measures in Syria

Arab media outlet reports that Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah relocated sensitive weapons in Syria over fear of Israeli attack.

IRGC and Hezbollah take precautionary measures in Syria

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.

Iran seizes, then releases US ship in the Gulf

Biden:

'US strikes in Syria meant to protect American personnel'

Biden tells Pelosi that air strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to disrupt attacks against US and partners.

'US strikes in Syria meant to protect American personnel'

US Army:

'We attacked infrastructure in Syria used by IRGC'

US military says it carried out a strike in Deir al-Zor against infrastructure facilities used by IRGC-affiliated groups.

'We attacked infrastructure in Syria used by IRGC'

Reports in Iran:

Senior IRGC member killed in Syria

Iranian media outlets report that Abolfazl Alijani, who served as a military adviser in Syria, was killed in Aleppo.

Senior IRGC member killed in Syria

Iran drops demand to remove IRGC from US terror list

Iran has withdrawn its demand that the IRGC be removed from terror blacklist. US official: "Deal is closer than it was two weeks ago"

Iran drops demand to remove IRGC from US terror list

US official:

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

US official says Iran has officially dropped demand that IRGC be removed from State Department blacklist.

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

Report:

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

Officials say man accused of stabbing author in New York had been in direct contact with IRGC members on social media.

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Report:

Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo

Former Secretary of State was reportedly also targeted by Iranian assassination plot which targeted John Bolton.

Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo

Iran:

'US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless'

Iran rejects US announcement that Iranian operative plotted to murder John Bolton.

'US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless'

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

A number of Iranian agents have been rounded up for allegedly targeting Israeli tourists in Istanbul.

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

Watch: Children in Houston pledge allegiance to jihad

The song’s original Farsi lyrics include a pledge to follow in the footsteps of slain IRGC leader Qassem Soleimani.

Watch: Children in Houston pledge allegiance to jihad

Report: Mossad interrogated senior IRGC members in Iran

While the nuclear deal with Iran appears closer than ever before, the Mossad seems to be operating freely within Iranian territory.

Report: Mossad interrogated senior IRGC members in Iran

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.

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

Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC

On anniversary of AMIA bombing, B’nai Brith Canada calls on Canadian government to list IRGC as a terrorist entity.

Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC

Is Biden next on Iran's hit list?

With US intelligence indicating Iranian threats against US officials, Biden's anti-nuclear stance may place him in the regime's crosshairs.

Is Biden next on Iran's hit list?

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on espionage charges

Revolutionary Guards seize head of British diplomatic mission, other foreign nations, accuse them of spying.

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on espionage charges

Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?

Multiple unofficial reports indicate that head of IRGC intelligence unit has been fired for failure to stop Mossad operations in Iran.

Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Israeli officials identify Hossein Taib, head of the intelligence unit of IRGC, as official plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey.

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

Yet another officer of the Iranian Air Force has been announced dead after three others were reportedly assassinated less than a month ago.

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

IRGC-linked agents apprehended by Argentinian authorities

Police seized the passports and electronic devices of five of the crew members suspected of close ties to Iran's Quds Force.

IRGC-linked agents apprehended by Argentinian authorities

Iranian commander:

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Former IRGC commander: The Zionist regime and its officials know better what blows they have received from the Islamic Republic so far.

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Report:

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Source says two officers whose deaths were announced Sunday were engaged in "developing arms for Hezbollah".

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Report:

IRGC eliminated commander suspected of espionage

Website affiliated with Iranian opposition says IRGC staged the suicide of one of its own commanders who was suspected of espionage.

IRGC eliminated commander suspected of espionage

Blinken:

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

Iranian media publishes list of targeted Israelis

Fars agency publishes names of 5 Israelis it says "live in hiding" and are followed by Iranian agents following killing of IRGC commander

Iranian media publishes list of targeted Israelis

Bennett: Era of Iranian immunity is over

PM hints at Israel's involvement in assassination of IRGC officer during Cabinet meeting, says waving of Israeli flag 'goes without saying.'

Bennett: Era of Iranian immunity is over

Foreign Ministry chief:

'US needs to explain leak on elimination of IRGC official'

Foreign Ministry Director General Alon Ushpiz discusses anger in Israel over leaked reports on elimination of top IRGC official.

'US needs to explain leak on elimination of IRGC official'

Fear of Iranian revenge:

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Officials in Jerusalem fear Iran will step up its efforts to harm Israelis following elimination of senior IRGC member.

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Leaked assassination report

Israeli security officials demand 'immediate' explanation

Israeli officials are livid after an unnamed source revealed the Jewish State was behind the assassination of a senior IRGC terrorist.

Israeli security officials demand 'immediate' explanation

Report:

Israel told US it killed senior IRGC officer

Intelligence official tells New York Times Israel informed American officials that was behind the killing of Hassan Sayyad Khodaei.

Israel told US it killed senior IRGC officer

Bennett:

'US decision to leave IRGC on terror list is justified'

Prime Minister comments on Biden administration's decision to keep Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on US list of terrorist organizations.

'US decision to leave IRGC on terror list is justified'

Final decision:

Biden will not remove Revolutionary Guards from terror list

US President informed PM Bennett he will not delist the IRGC, decision is final, sources say.

Biden will not remove Revolutionary Guards from terror list

Report:

Eliminated IRGC official was involved in attacks abroad

Senior European officials say Hassan Sayyad Khodaei recruited operatives for terror attacks against Israelis.

Eliminated IRGC official was involved in attacks abroad

State Department:

'The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group'

State Department Spokesman Ned Price: We'll “pursue other means” if needed to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

'The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group'

An unlikely dissident in Iran

Rafsanjani's own daughter is calling for the IRGC to let go of its stranglehold on Iran's economy. Robert Malley is appeasing it. Op-ed.

An unlikely dissident in Iran

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Quds Force leader on Memorial Day: 'Israel must be eliminated'

IRGC Qods Force commander says Israelis 'must return to the lands of their origin,' threatening to annihilate the Jewish State.

Quds Force leader on Memorial Day: 'Israel must be eliminated'

Iranian commander:

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Blinken: U.S. negotiating with Iran while it targets Americans

Secretary of State Blinken admitted Biden is negotiating with Iranian terrorists while the IRGC targets American diplomats.

Blinken: U.S. negotiating with Iran while it targets Americans

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized foreign vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its crew members.

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iranian general:

'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'

IRGC Navy Commander says US has made "regular offers" to lift sanctions and make other concessions.

'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'

Iranian official:

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

Quds Force head Esmail Ghaani: Wherever we identify a Zionist threat, we will harshly confront them.

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

Iranian Americans to Biden:

'Don't remove IRGC from terror list'

More than 500 Iranian Americans urge Biden not to cave to Iranian demands in nuclear talks.

'Don't remove IRGC from terror list'

Biden won't remove IRGC from terror list

Biden administration plans to reject Iran's demand that IRGC terrorist designation be lifted.

Biden won't remove IRGC from terror list

Top US general:

'I am against removal of Quds Force from terror blacklist'

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff says he views IRGC's Quds Force as a terrorist organization.

'I am against removal of Quds Force from terror blacklist'

IRGC Commander to Israel:

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns Israel of “swift revenge attacks” if it continues to target members of the force.

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

According to reports, top Israeli diplomats are making efforts to prevent the agreement from being finalized.

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran threatens to hit 'Zionist bases' in Iraq

The threat from the IRGC comes days after Iranian missile attack on the city of Erbil in northern Iraq.

Iran threatens to hit 'Zionist bases' in Iraq

Dennis Ross:

'IRGC promises are about as credible as Putin's'

Former Middle East advisor criticizes reports that Biden considering removing terror sanctions from IRGC.

'IRGC promises are about as credible as Putin's'

Report: Biden considering dropping IRGC terror designation

Under proposed deal, US would remove terrorism sanctions on Revolutionary Guard Corps in exchange for Iranian commitment to 'd-escalate.'

Report: Biden considering dropping IRGC terror designation

Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?

Senior US official tells New York Times that building struck by Iranian missiles in Erbil served as an Israeli training facility.

Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

Defense Minister: The IDF is thwarting terrorist acts - we will continue to do so wherever necessary.

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers