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New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

Iranian media has released footage of the moments of the Israeli strikes on the IRGC headquarters and air defense batteries.

New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

'Israel-driven'

Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor

Iran condemns Australia’s decision to label the IRGC a “state sponsor of terrorism,” calling it “unlawful” and “Israel-driven.”

Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor

Australia lists IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism

Australia lists Iran’s IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism after it was found to have plotted attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne. Officials say the move strengthens security and combats antisemitism.

Australia lists IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Technical manager of the tanker which was seized by Iran on the weekend says the crew of 21 is safe, and the ship is anchored off Bandar Abbas.

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Iran confirms it seized tanker

IRGC confirms it seized Talara tanker in the Straits of Hormuz, claiming it carried 'unauthorized cargo.'

Iran confirms it seized tanker

Report:

Hezbollah commanders underwent surgery to conceal identities

Saudi channel Al-Hadath reports that dozens of senior Hezbollah members, some wounded in clashes with Israel, underwent plastic surgery under Iranian directive.

Hezbollah commanders underwent surgery to conceal identities

Mexico:

Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli ambassador thwarted

Plot by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico thwarted by Mexican security forces. The cell reportedly operated from Iran’s embassy in Venezuela.

Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli ambassador thwarted

'Not just tea'

The Mossad's cryptic post about the Quds Force commander

A post on the Mossad Farsi X account shows Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani sitting with an unknown individual.

The Mossad's cryptic post about the Quds Force commander

Iran says forces at 'high readiness' for war

IRGC ground forces commander says forces are at high readiness, better prepared for war than before June's Operation Rising Lion.

Iran says forces at 'high readiness' for war

'Defenseless'

The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

A Mossad-affiliated X account published a message in Persian this evening, claiming that senior Revolutionary Guards officials are hiding information from Khamenei and making independent decisions.

The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

US designates 4 Iran-aligned militias as terrorist organizations

The State Department listed Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as FTOs, citing Iranian support and threats to US forces.

US designates 4 Iran-aligned militias as terrorist organizations

IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Wasim Saeed Jaba‘i, a terrorist in the Imam Hossein Division, which is used by the IRGC’s Quds Force to bolster the 'axis of resistance' and employ forces against Israel.

IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia's Prime Minister says Iran's government directed at least two attacks against the Australian Jewish community. Australia will expel Iran's ambassador and list the IRGC as a terror group.

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Report:

Iran suspects Israel in wave of mysterious fires and explosions

For over two weeks, a string of unexplained fires and explosions has shaken Iran, hitting everything from oil refineries and apartment blocks to roads near major airports and even a shoe factory.

Iran suspects Israel in wave of mysterious fires and explosions

Iran:

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Iran attempts to conceal a series of severe security failures, following deep-cover Mossad operations that led to the precise elimination of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officials.

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Iran launches satellite rocket in first test since June war

Iran tests the Ghased satellite launch vehicle, previously used by the IRGC, to assess new technologies.

Iran launches satellite rocket in first test since June war

Mossad trolls Iranian officials:

We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

Israeli intelligence agency mocks top Iranian officials for secretly following its updates, amid regime panic and mass arrests over alleged espionage ties.

We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

IDF Reveals Footage:

The destruction at the Revolutionary Guards Headquarters

The IDF has released footage from the headquarters and assets of the Iranian regime that were attacked in Tehran.

The destruction at the Revolutionary Guards Headquarters

IDF targets key IRGC command centers in Tehran

In latest wave of strikes, IDF hits major Iranian military and intelligence command centers, including two central to Tehran’s internal security and regime control.

IDF targets key IRGC command centers in Tehran

After Israeli strikes

Revolutionary Guards reshuffle intelligence leadership

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appoint Brigadier General Majid Khadami as their new intelligence chief after his predecessor, Mohammed Kazemi, was eliminated in an Israeli strike.

Revolutionary Guards reshuffle intelligence leadership

IRGC threatens pro-Netanyahu new channel

Iranian outlet threatens missile strike on Israel's Channel 14, calling it a 'terrorism support center' for backing Netanyahu; demands immediate evacuation.

IRGC threatens pro-Netanyahu new channel

Dramatic report

Quds Force commander eliminated

New York Times IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani was eliminated in an Israeli strike in Iran. Israeli sources express doubt, stating he's alive.

Quds Force commander eliminated

IDF confirms:

Iranian Air Force commander and top brass eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of IRGC Air Force commander, senior Air Force chain of command eliminated along with him.

Iranian Air Force commander and top brass eliminated

Iranian TV: IRGC Commander eliminated

Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that IRGC Commander Hossein Salami was eliminated in a strike. Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri also eliminated. Khamenei himself is alive.

Iranian TV: IRGC Commander eliminated

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Iran's IRGC chief Hossein Salami issues grave threats to the US and Israel, warning of devastating retaliation if either acts against Iran.

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Report:

Iran's secret plan to take over Syria fell with Assad

Leaked Iranian documents detail a failed strategy to cement influence in post-war Syria, disrupted by the 2024 ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran's secret plan to take over Syria fell with Assad

Paraguay labels full Hezbollah, Hamas and IRGC as terrorists

Paraguay broadens its terror designations to include the full political and military wings of Hezbollah and Hamas, and adds Iran’s IRGC. The move draws praise from Israel and the US.

Paraguay labels full Hezbollah, Hamas and IRGC as terrorists

Minister Katz reveals:

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Azerbaijani security thwarted attempt to assassinate local rabbi

IRGC paid $200,000 to drug trafficker in exchange for the assassination of Azerbaijan's Rabbi Shneur Segal.

Azerbaijani security thwarted attempt to assassinate local rabbi

Report:

Senior IRGC officers implicated in $21 mil. cryptocurrency theft

Iran International investigation reveals Revolutionary Guard officials stole millions while faking corruption probe.

Senior IRGC officers implicated in $21 mil. cryptocurrency theft

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

Revolutionary Guards station advanced missile systems on three key islands in the Gulf, claim they can strike “enemy bases, vessels, and assets” in the region.

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

US State Department:

Up to $15 mil. for info on Houthi, Hezbollah money network

The US is offering rewards for information on Houthi financiers, their associates, or their financial networks and Hezbollah cash smuggling by airport employees, customs officers, or aviation officials, or related illicit activities or individuals.

Up to $15 mil. for info on Houthi, Hezbollah money network

US strikes on Houthis:

Iran threatens 'decisive' response

IRGC commander Hossein Salami issues warning to the US following its strikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels: Iran will not wage war, but if anyone threatens, it will give appropriate, decisive and conclusive responses.

Iran threatens 'decisive' response

Disturbing:

Quds Force defector reveals effects of attempt on his life

Jaber Rajabi, who went from holding prominent positions in Iran's elite overseas unit to vocally opposing the regime, revealed the effects of his attempted assassination with arsenic.

Quds Force defector reveals effects of attempt on his life

Iran on high alert in fear of Israeli-US joint attack

The IRGC is strengthening air defense and preparedness, particularly around nuclear sites.

Iran on high alert in fear of Israeli-US joint attack

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard deploys first drone-carrying warship

Iran unveils its first drone-carrier warship, claims the vessel can operate far from its shores.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard deploys first drone-carrying warship

Iran unveils new ballistic missile with range of 1,700 kilometers

Iran unveils Etemad ballistic missile which is capable of reaching Israel.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile with range of 1,700 kilometers

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reveals underground missile facility along the country’s southern coast, claims it houses missile systems that are capable of being deployed swiftly.

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility

Iran claims to own missiles with AI technology

Iran continues to boast of its military achievements, this time claiming it has equipped its drones with domestically-produced missiles incorporating artificial intelligence technology.

Iran claims to own missiles with AI technology

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps unveils new underground missile base, claims it is home to advanced Iranian missiles.

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

The "Great Prophet 19" drill, taking place in the western province of Kermanshah, features various special units and branches of the IRGC's Ground Force.

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference

US Treasury announces sanctions on a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate organization of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate for interference in the 2024 US elections.

US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

An IRGC plot to kidnap the Israeli journalist Babak Itzhaki was foiled by noncooperation from an agent.

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

Report:

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

The Telegraph reports that IRGC commanders are pointing fingers at one another “in angry terms” for the collapse of Assad’s regime. Some are calling for the dismissal of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani.

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Fighting between rebels and government forces reignited in the northwest Aleppo province.

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

IRGC commander:

'The fate of Israel will be like that of the Jews of Khaybar '

Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, threatened to destroy Israel like Muhammad's army did to the Jews in the 7th century.

'The fate of Israel will be like that of the Jews of Khaybar '

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

Iran:

Two killed in plane crash during training exercise

Two IRGC members killed in training accident in southeastern Iran, reports say.

Two killed in plane crash during training exercise

Dramatic footage:

IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit together with field interrogators from Unit 504 operated in Syrian territory to detain Ali Soleiman al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who worked as an Iranian terror network operative.

IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

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