News and updates about IRGC

US offers $10 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

US State Department is offering up to $10 million and possible relocation for information on five senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders.

US offers $10 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

Supposed ceasefire:

Iran steps up weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

Defense establishment identifies significant increase in attempts by Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to transfer weapons through Syrian territory directly into Lebanon.

Iran steps up weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

Iran threatens US bases in Europe if war resumes

Sources close to Tehran tell the Financial Times Iran considering strikes on US assets in southeastern Europe, targeting undersea cables, if war renews.

Iran threatens US bases in Europe if war resumes

'A delusion'

IRGC rejects Trump claims of backchannel talks

Iran's IRGC dismisses Trump's claims of backchannel talks, as Trump rules out extending the June framework deal.

IRGC rejects Trump claims of backchannel talks

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

Extremist elements in Iranian leadership decided to utilize ceasefire period granted by Iran-US memorandum of understanding to prepare for future conflict, Wall Street Journal report reveals.

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

Report:

Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

The Trump administration reportedly turned to Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani for a secret channel to Iran's IRGC during efforts to end the war.

Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

Iran's plan to drag out war until end of Trump era

A senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Iran could prolong the war until President Trump leaves the White House.

Iran's plan to drag out war until end of Trump era

Mohsen Rezaei to head Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran appoints former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr's resignation.

Mohsen Rezaei to head Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran reportedly receives 300 anti-aircraft missiles

Arabic-language report claims Iran received about 300 advanced shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from Russia and China, bolstering air defenses following the recent conflict.

Iran reportedly receives 300 anti-aircraft missiles

Amid regional tensions

11 civilians injured in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia

Houthi attack in city of Najran injures 11 civilians, amid intelligence reports of coordinated threat plans involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias against Saudi Arabia.

11 civilians injured in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia

Report:

IRGC strikes US base in Kuwait with drones

Iran's IRGC reportedly launches drone attack targeting a US military base in Kuwait, causing explosions and fires, though US confirmation remains pending.

IRGC strikes US base in Kuwait with drones

Iran shuts down reports of US negotiations

Tehran denies plans for any talks with US officials, saying there will be no major change in the Strait of Hormuz as long as tensions with Washington persist.

Iran shuts down reports of US negotiations

Report

$4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions

A Reuters investigation alleges a Dubai-based crypto exchange processed billions of dollars for an Iranian sanctions evasion network tied to gambling and the IRGC.

$4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions

US sanctions global entities aiding Iran’s IRGC

US sanctions six people and firms across four countries for assisting Iran's IRGC and its transport network, Mahan Air, in moving military equipment.

US sanctions global entities aiding Iran’s IRGC

Joint US-Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian advisers

Associated Press reports six Iranian advisers were killed, with the Iraqi militias reporting a death toll of 20, when US and Saudi forces struck IRGC-linked militia sites in eastern Iraq overnight.

Joint US-Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian advisers

'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews

New Jewish Chronicle investigation indicates Iran's shrinking Jewish community facing intimidation, arrests, vandalism, economic persecution.

'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews

Report:

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Iran using illegal migrant routes to infiltrate covert operatives into Britain, with some agents already in London awaiting orders from Tehran, The Telegraph report says.

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Jordanian soldiers provided intelligence that helped target a US base in Jordan.

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Israeli security source

Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

An Israeli security source claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran and that a deep rift has emerged within the country's leadership.

Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

IRGC strikes Thai vessel attempting Hormuz transit

Iranian media report that the IRGC targeted a Thai-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings and transited without authorization.

IRGC strikes Thai vessel attempting Hormuz transit

US forces destroy IRGC surveillance tower near Strait of Hormuz

US forces destroyed a maritime surveillance tower at Iran’s Chah Bahar Shahid Kalantari Port, saying it was part of an IRGC network used to monitor commercial vessels and coordinate attacks on civilian crews.

US forces destroy IRGC surveillance tower near Strait of Hormuz

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Tehran summons Britain's top envoy to protest London's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a national security threat, vowing retaliatory measures.

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC

US Treasury sanctions seven individuals and entities in alleged scheme using aviation, transport, financial, and travel channels to support IRGC weapons procurement.

US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC

In broad daylight:

US begins wave of strikes in Iran

US' CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes against Iran - this time in broad daylight.

US begins wave of strikes in Iran

Dozens of targets hit

US completes seven-hour strike wave in Iran

CENTCOM completes a seven-hour wave of strikes on Iranian military sites while resuming its naval blockade.

US completes seven-hour strike wave in Iran

Yehezkeli warns:

US restraint is emboldening Tehran

Senior commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns US engaging in 'rounds' of escalation with Iran only emboldens Tehran, urges Washington to hit 'painful' targets.

US restraint is emboldening Tehran

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

British government designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and two other groups over alleged threats, intimidation, and hostile activity in the UK and Europe.

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

Third wave of strikes

US hits 140 Iranian military targets

US forces strike 140 Iranian military targets after an IRGC attack on a container ship, triggering Iranian missile responses across Gulf nations.

US hits 140 Iranian military targets

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