News and updates about IRGC

Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia

United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.

Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia

Iranian report: US attacked near Bushehr nuclear facility

Iranian media reports say US missile struck Bushehr power plant; Jordan intercepts five Iranian missiles as Kuwait reports massive Iranian missile barrage.

Iranian report: US attacked near Bushehr nuclear facility

Iran claims attacks on 85 US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

IRGC claims combined missile and drone attack on 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, warns they are prepared for further escalation.

Iran claims attacks on 85 US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Ministry chief warns:

Iran threat demands new regional alliance

Addressing the Herzliya Conference, Baram calls for tailored force buildup, a broader alliance stretching from India through the UAE to Greece and Cyprus, and a new US-Israel security MOU built on hard interests and shared values.

Iran threat demands new regional alliance

Major counterterror operation:

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Defense Ministry exposes digital funding infrastructure used by IRGC to transfer funds to Hezbollah and other terror groups.

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Iran expert

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin discusses the confusion Trump's shifting policies have created among the Iranian people-and explains why it is regime supporters who are taking to the streets

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Iran threatens:

We'll respond to Israeli flights over the region

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warns it is 'entitled to respond' if US cannot 'restrain and control' Israel.

We'll respond to Israeli flights over the region

Quds Force chief warns Israel:

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Strait of Hormuz:

IRGC attacks vessel, Iran tightens transit rules

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN announces a halt to its Persian Gulf ship evacuation program.

IRGC attacks vessel, Iran tightens transit rules

Defense Minister: 'Every dollar given to Iran goes to terror'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns against boosting Iran's economy, says economic battle one of the most important. 'Instead of investing in Iranian citizens, the Iranian regime chose to invest in terror.'

Defense Minister: 'Every dollar given to Iran goes to terror'

Data shows:

Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade

Maritime traffic plummets through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran re-imposed a strict blockade.

Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade

The post-Khamenei war:

Inside Iran, a war has already begun and the US has no strategy

Increasingly, the institutions shaping Iran’s future are not seminaries, religious councils or traditional clerical networks. They are military organizations, intelligence structures and security elites. America is negotiating with the previous Iran. Opinion.

Inside Iran, a war has already begun and the US has no strategy

Despite MOU:

IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz

A US official reveals that the IRGC has launched multiple attack drones toward commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday's signed memorandum.

IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz

Iranian activist links UK protests to Iran

Iranian activist Dr. Laleh Tangsiri speaks at the Arutz Sheva Conference at the Israeli Real Estate fair in London about growing up in Iran, calling for international support for change of regime and hoping for future Iran-Israel ties.

Iranian activist links UK protests to Iran

Senior Iranian leader blocks agreement

Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Revolutionary Guards and a highly influential figure within the regime, led the decision to launch missiles at Israel and became a major obstacle to reaching an agreement with President Trump.

Senior Iranian leader blocks agreement

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

Iran declares end to strikes against Israel - on condition that Israel cease responding to Hezbollah's aggression.

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

US CENTCOM says it attacked radar stations in Strait of Hormuz; Iran responds with fire.

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

Quds Force commander warns:

'Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation'

Iran's Quds Force chief warns that Israeli campaigns could trigger regional maritime disruptions.

'Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation'

Iran official: We see ourselves as allies of Lebanon

Iran signals support for Hezbollah after US strikes in Iran and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning that it will not hesitate to 'aid Lebanon' against Israel.

Iran official: We see ourselves as allies of Lebanon

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

Iranian Parliament Speaker says 'no faith' in US promises, emphasizes Iran 'won't approve any agreement until the people’s rights are guaranteed.'

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claims it fired missiles at four US merchant ships who tried crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warns IRGC won't give up on core demands to reach ceasefire deal with US.

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

Iranian President orders the restoration of Iran's internet despite fierce IRGC opposition.

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

In rare interview with Israel's Channel 12 News, Iranian citizens beg Israel and US to complete the job, express willingness to endure harsh conditions if there is hope for a better future. 'Not a single moderate in the regime, executions happen daily.'

Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

Report: Iran passes new ceasefire offer to US

New ceasefire proposal, sent via Pakistani mediators, includes commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.

Report: Iran passes new ceasefire offer to US

Honduras blacklists Hamas and IRGC as terror organizations

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises Honduras after it officially designates Hamas and the Iranian IRGC as foreign terrorist organizations.

Honduras blacklists Hamas and IRGC as terror organizations

Kharg Island spill likely caused by dumping

Kharg Island not loading oil tankers due to alleged leak, reports say.

Kharg Island spill likely caused by dumping

Report: Iran unable to export crude oil by sea

Iran not managing to export crude oil by sea due to US blockade, though some products succeeded in escaping due to lack of sanctions, report says.

Report: Iran unable to export crude oil by sea

NYT: Chinese companies weighing provision of weapons to Iran

Chinese firms discussing possible weapons transfers to Iran through intermediary countries, report says.

NYT: Chinese companies weighing provision of weapons to Iran

Tehran demands release of IRGC officers arrested by Kuwait

Tehran threatens retaliation after Kuwait arrested four IRGC officers attempting to infiltrate Bubiyan Island.

Tehran demands release of IRGC officers arrested by Kuwait

Report: Iraq, Pakistan reach Hormuz shipping deals with Iran

Tehran shifting from threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz toward controlling access, Reuters report claims.

Report: Iraq, Pakistan reach Hormuz shipping deals with Iran

Kuwait blames Iran for armed infiltration near critical hub

Kuwait accuses Iran’s Revolutionary Guard of a failed raid on a strategic China-funded port.

Kuwait blames Iran for armed infiltration near critical hub

Dominican Republic designates IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorists

The Dominican Republic designates Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorists, a move welcomed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

Dominican Republic designates IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorists

US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks

State Department announces sanctions on an IRGC oil network, in an effort to cut off funding for terror proxies and regional aggression.

US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks

Iran calls for "protection fees" on internet cables in Hormuz

IRGC-affiliated media calls for imposing "protection" payments on the undersea fiber optic cables that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran calls for "protection fees" on internet cables in Hormuz

IRGC warns:

'Heavy attack on US bases if Iranian tankers are targeted'

The IRGC warns of strikes on US bases and ships if Iran’s maritime trade faces further "aggression."

'Heavy attack on US bases if Iranian tankers are targeted'

Report:

Iran leader confronts IRGC over attacks on UAE

Report says Iran’s president warned IRGC actions in the Gulf risk escalation, seeking urgent talks to halt operations and preserve diplomatic efforts.

Iran leader confronts IRGC over attacks on UAE

Report: Iranian leaders seek to oust foreign minister

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf move against Araghchi over claims he bypassed leadership and aligned with IRGC on nuclear talks, Iran International report says.

Report: Iranian leaders seek to oust foreign minister

Mojtaba Khamenei:

Persian Gulf will have bright future without US presence

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamensi disparages US' 'disgraceful failure,' says Iran will manage Strait of Hormuz.

Persian Gulf will have bright future without US presence

Report:

IRGC has seized power from Supreme Leader

After Khamenei’s killing, Iran’s leadership shifts toward IRGC control, with Mojtaba Khamenei holding a limited role amid ongoing war.

IRGC has seized power from Supreme Leader

London:

Iran Embassy urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program

Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.

Iran Embassy urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program

Into the fray:

Iran-Why this war must be waged

It is imperative to underscore to the public what the stakes in this conflict are, and why nothing less than the total capitulation of the theocrats in Tehran will suffice as an acceptable outcome. Opinion.

Iran-Why this war must be waged

Trump: If Iran wants to talk, they can call

US President Donald Trump cancels representatives' trip to Islamabad, says 'too much time wasted on traveling.'

Trump: If Iran wants to talk, they can call

Amid antisemitism surge

Starmer pledges move against IRGC

British Prime Minister pledges July legislation against IRGC after synagogue arson, amid rising antisemitism and Jewish security fears.

Starmer pledges move against IRGC

Wounded and isolated

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

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IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC releases footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, one of three attacks within hours linked to Iran.

IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires at, stops, outbound cargo ship transversing Strait of Hormuz, in third such incident since morning.

In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman

Heavy damage reported after IRGC gun boat fires at container ship, UKMTO reports.

IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF expose IRGC's Unit 4000, the main terror arm that planned to assassinate Israeli officials and blow up oil pipelines.

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast

A leaked Iranian naval transmission reveals Revolutionary Guards openly insulting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi while threatening to attack vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval.

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet

IRGC spokesman warns the enemy has "no idea" about undisclosed capabilities as the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet

Netanyahu

“We destroyed planes and helicopters, IRGC infrastructure'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement confirming that the Air Force attacked railways and bridges in Iran.

“We destroyed planes and helicopters, IRGC infrastructure'