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arynews.tvworld11 hrs ago
Iran's IRGC fires warning shots at two ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state TV reported that the IRGC fired warning shots at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. over control of the waterway.
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thehindu.comworld11 hrs ago
Britain designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation
Britain designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group on July 13, 2026. The step criminalizes membership, meeting attendance, and public display of its logo. The IRGC already faces British sanctions.
realitytea.comworld8 days ago
IRGC vessels divert six ships from Omani route in Strait of Hormuz
Maritime intelligence firm Windward reported that six ships altered course away from the Omani corridor as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats patrolled the area. The development occurred amid ongoing regional tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgfinance12 days ago
Israel Sanctions 37 Crypto Wallets Linked to IRGC
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced sanctions July 1 against 37 wallets holding NIS 24 million used to support Iranian proxies. The action follows a U.S. operation that froze nearly half a billion dollars in related cryptocurrency.
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tass.comworld15 days ago
IRGC Says It Struck Eight U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it used ballistic missiles and drones to hit eight U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The statement described the action as retaliation for recent U.S. attacks on Iranian facilities.
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thehindu.comworld16 days agoUpdated
Iran Foreign Ministry Says Shipping Underway in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated on June 26 that commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was flowing under monitoring. The announcement followed an IRGC broadcast warning of closure over alleged U.S. violations of a June 17 memorandum.
thehindubusinessline.compolitics23 days agoUpdated
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Reports No Disruption to Shipping
Iran's joint military command and IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, citing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The move follows a ceasefire reached the previous day.
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theprint.inworld30 days ago
USAF A-10 Returns to UK with Markings on Fuselage
An A-10 Warthog arrived in the United Kingdom after operations in the Middle East, carrying markings that include what appear to be two Iranian IRGC-N fast attack boats.
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westernjournal.comworld31 days ago
Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz During Tanker Transit
Explosions occurred in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's IRGC Navy directed a tanker to follow its transit rules. Iranian authorities stated the vessel received prior warnings before complying with the restriction.
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thehindu.comworld31 days ago
Satellite images show damage at 51 Iranian military sites and repairs at some missile bases since February
BBC Verify analysis of satellite imagery documents strikes on more than 50 Iranian bases, including IRGC headquarters, airfields and naval facilities, amid ongoing exchanges of fire despite a month-long ceasefire.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics31 days ago
IRGC Navy Turns Back Tanker in Strait of Hormuz After Warnings
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy forced a tanker to comply with a transit ban after issuing warnings in the Strait of Hormuz.
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politics32 days ago
IRGC Navy Strikes Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Closes Vital Shipping Lane
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran’s IRGC Navy struck two oil tankers and closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged U.S. ceasefire violations.
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BBC Newssports36 days ago
Iranian National Team Bases in Tijuana After U.S. Denies Visas to Delegation Members, Including Former IRGC Official
The squad will train in Mexico and cross into the United States for its group-stage matches. About 15 officials were denied U.S. entry.
gamereactor.eupolitics36 days ago
U.S. Denies Visas to Iranian Federation Officials Over IRGC Ties, Requires Same-Day Travel for Iran’s 2026 World Cup Matches
FIFA rejected Iran's request to relocate group-stage games after the U.S. government barred overnight stays. Iranian players must fly in from Mexico, play, and return the same day.
france24.comworld36 days ago
Iran Trains Militia Members on Portable Anti-Aircraft Missiles
Iran's IRGC force has begun training Basij militia members to operate shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles. The missiles have been used against U.S. and Israeli aircraft during the 2026 war.
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ESPNpolitics26 days agoUpdated
Iran Qualifies for 2026 World Cup; U.S. Denies Visas to IRGC-Linked Staff
Players on Iran’s national football team have received U.S. visas for the 2026 World Cup. Some technical and executive staff members were denied entry.
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nbcnews.comsports40 days ago
Iran National Team Heads to Mexico World Cup Camp as U.S. Vows to Block IRGC-Linked Delegates
The squad will fly from Antalya to Tijuana via Spain on Saturday despite unresolved U.S. visa questions. U.S. officials have stated they will bar IRGC-linked individuals from the delegation.
interestingengineering.comworld41 days ago
IRGC Claims Ballistic Missiles Struck U.S. Bases in Kuwait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out the attacks in retaliation for prior U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island. The strikes occurred the same night the statement was released.
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thehindu.comworld41 days ago
Unexplained Blasts Reported on Iran's Qeshm Island
@MarioNawfal reported that Iranian media described explosions on Qeshm Island. The island lies at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz beside an IRGC naval base.
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uctoday.compolitics41 days ago
U.S. Blocks Iran Delegation Members With IRGC Ties, Forcing Team to Shift Training Camp to Mexico
The team secured Mexican visas but was blocked from entering the United States. Matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt remain scheduled on U.S. soil.
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sbs.com.auworld42 days ago
U.S. military says it struck Iranian drone sites after Tehran downed one of its drones
The U.S. military reported conducting strikes on Iranian drone facilities over the weekend. Iranian state media said the IRGC responded by targeting a U.S. base linked to an earlier attack on Sirik Island.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld43 days ago
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Reportedly Submits Resignation Letter
Iran International reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his resignation, citing the rising influence of an IRGC bloc over other government divisions.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld43 days ago
Iranian Vessel Named IRGC Toll Collect Positioned in Strait of Hormuz
@MarioNawfal reported that an Iranian vessel named IRGC Toll Collect has entered the Strait of Hormuz. MarineTraffic data places the ship in the waterway that carries 21 percent of global oil. Tehran has discussed charging vessels $2 million per transit.
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rediff.comworld46 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iran Near Bandar Abbas; IRGC Responds by Hitting Kuwait Airbase
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it launched a drone and missile attack on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait on Thursday morning. The action followed U.S. airstrikes the previous night against an Iranian drone launch site near Bandar Abbas.
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asiaone.comfinance47 days ago
Iran's IRGC Navy Maintains Ban on Hostile Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC Navy stated that vessels from hostile countries remain prohibited from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty-three vessels have already passed through the waterway, with additional transits scheduled in the coming hours.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld49 days ago
Iranian Navy Reports 32 Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian navy stated that 32 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz after receiving permission coordinated with the IRGC Navy. The waterway had been closed to general traffic, with authorities vetting individual passage requests.
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thehindu.comfinance50 days ago
33 Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz With IRGC Permission, Iran Says
Iran's IRGC navy stated that 33 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after receiving Iranian approval. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran talks on sanctions, oil sales, and nuclear issues.
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middleeasteye.networld52 days ago
Iranian State Media Says Military Preparing for Possible Conflict With US
Iranian state media and an IRGC-affiliated outlet state that Iran's military is preparing for possible renewed conflict with the United States and will respond to any attack by escalating and striking new targets.
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syrianews.ccworld52 days ago
Iran Maintains Nuclear Program Through Parallel IRGC Economy
Iran runs two separate economic systems that have allowed its nuclear program to advance despite sanctions. The formal state economy has suffered while the IRGC shadow network continues to fund weapons development.
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nbcnews.comworld53 days ago
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Reports 31 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that 31 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. The release said the IRGC Navy provided coordination and security for the crossings.
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vanguardngr.comworld53 days ago
Iran State Media Reports 30 Ships Coordinating With Revolutionary Guards Navy for Strait Transit
Iran's state broadcaster stated that 30 ships have been coordinating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Ship owners and captains have been in direct contact with the IRGC since last night to arrange passage along Iran's designated route.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld55 days ago
U.S. Central Command Says School Hit in Iran Was on Active Missile Base
Admiral Brad Cooper told a congressional panel that a school struck in southern Iran on February 28 sat on an active IRGC cruise missile base. The strike killed 155 people, including 120 children, according to Iranian state media.
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Washington Examinerworld55 days agoUpdated
CENTCOM Commander Says School Strike Probe Is Complex Due to Missile Base Location
Admiral Brad Cooper told a House committee that an investigation into a February 28 strike on a school in Minab, Iran, is complicated because the building sits on an active IRGC cruise missile base. The attack killed more than 150 people, including many children, on the first day…
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hackread.comworld55 days ago
Europol Removes IRGC-Linked Terrorist Content from Online Platforms
Europol reported the removal of tens of thousands of online incidents connected to content associated with the IRGC. The material appeared on social media, streaming services, and other platforms in multiple languages.
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Euronewspolitics55 days ago
Iranian State TV Airs Weapons Training and IRGC Recruits Children Age 12
Iranian state television broadcast live weapons training that included simulated shooting at images of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The IRGC announced a recruitment campaign setting the minimum enlistment age at 12.
Euronewspolitics55 days ago
Europol Removes Over 14,200 IRGC-Linked Online Accounts in 19 Countries
Europol announced the removal of more than 14,200 online posts, accounts and links connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The operation ran from February 13 to April 28 and involved authorities from 19 countries.
politics56 days ago
Countries Acknowledge IRGC Terrorist Status but Avoid Further Action
Several countries that recognize the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization have declined to take additional measures. The decision leaves open questions about enforcement and regional consequences.
rferl.orgpolitics59 days ago
U.S. Officials Announce Arrest of Senior Kata'ib Hizballah Commander
Officials announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a senior commander of Kata'ib Hizballah and operative of Iran's IRGC. He faces charges of directing nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks inside the United States. The case includes al…
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middleeasteye.netfinance59 days ago
Kuwait Says It Exchanged Fire With IRGC-Linked Boat Near Bubiyan Island, Summons Iranian Ambassador
Kuwaiti forces intercepted a fishing boat near Bubiyan Island earlier this month, exchanging fire with IRGC-linked operatives and wounding one officer. Kuwait formally accused the group of attempting an armed infiltration, summoned the Iranian ambassador and charged Tehran with v…
jns.orgworld61 days ago
Dominican Republic Designates Hezbollah and IRGC as Terrorist Organizations
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations. The move was made under the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism and United Nations Security Council resolution…
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al-monitor.comworld61 days ago
U.S. Treasury Issues Alert on IRGC Sanctions Evasion Tactics
FinCEN warned financial institutions on May 11 about Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps efforts to launder proceeds from illicit oil sales. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions under the "Economic Fury" initiative while President Donald Trump described…
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uctoday.comworld62 days ago
Bahrain Sentences 15 to Prison Terms on Charges of Links to Iran and IRGC
Bahrain has sentenced three people, including a woman, to life in prison for working with Iran's IRGC and two more to life in a separate case involving fund transfers and intelligence passing. Ten others received up to 10 years for supporting Iranian attacks, filming restricted s…
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance62 days ago
Kuwait Says It Arrested Four IRGC Operatives After Firefight on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's interior ministry reported that four Iranian operatives affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea earlier this month. A firefight occurred, seriously wounding one Kuwaiti service member. Kuwait summoned Iran's amb…
uctoday.comworld62 days ago
Kuwait Captures Four Operatives Linked to Iran's IRGC on Babiyan Island
Kuwait announced the capture of four operatives linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who infiltrated Babiyan Island. The Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and called on Iran to stop such actions. The event comes amid heigh…
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Abc Newsbusiness62 days ago
Kuwait Accuses Iran of IRGC Infiltration on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait said a six-man team from Iran's Revolutionary Guard attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island on May 1 to carry out hostile acts. Four attackers were detained while two escaped; one Kuwaiti security official was wounded. The allegation comes days before President Donald Trump…
middleeasteye.nettechnology63 days ago
Iran Executes Aerospace Engineer Convicted of Spying for CIA and Mossad
Erfan Shakourzadeh was hanged on 11 May 2026 after being detained by IRGC intelligence in February 2025. A note from prison detailed his claims of torture and coerced confession. Euronews reported he is the fifth person executed on espionage charges since the war began in late Fe…
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Bahrain Arrests 41 Citizens Including Shia Clerics Over Alleged IRGC Ties
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 citizens, including multiple Shia religious leaders, citing alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry said the detentions followed investigations into espionage involving foreign entities. The ac…
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foxnews.comfinance64 days ago
IRGC Commander Warns Iran Would Block Oil Shipments in Strait of Hormuz if Attacked
An IRGC Navy commander said Iran will not permit any oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if the Islamic Republic comes under attack. The statement was issued on Sunday. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.
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rnz.co.nzworld65 days ago
IRGC Commander Says Missiles and Drones Are Locked on US Targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander stated that missiles and drones are locked onto American targets and enemy ships in the region and are awaiting orders to fire. The announcement comes amid an existing ceasefire between the United States and Iran that President T…
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nypost.comworld65 days ago
IRGC Navy Warns of Retaliatory Strike on US Base if Iranian Ships Attacked
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated that any attack on its oil tankers or commercial ships would be met with a large-scale strike on a U.S. base in the region and enemy vessels. The warning was reported by Iran’s state-run IRIB News agency amid ongoing tensions i…
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middleeasteye.networld64 days agoUpdated
Bahrain Arrests 41 People Accused of Links to Iran’s IRGC
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 individuals accused of belonging to a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry said the arrests relate to espionage and support for Iranian attacks during the recent war with Israel and the Unite…
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics65 days ago
Visible Oil Slicks Reported Off Iran’s Bushehr Coast as Officials Blame European Tankers
Iranian lawmaker Jafar Pourkabgani said observed oil slicks resulted from European tanker discharges rather than Iranian dumping due to full storage tanks. The parliament member representing Bushehr province attributed the slicks to oil residue and ballast water waste. Iran Inter…
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news.sky.compolitics67 days ago
Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader After Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in the first wave of strikes on Feb. 28, 2026. President Trump declared regime change complete but later cited infighting as talks with Tehran stalled. Iran's parliament backed its negotiating team as power coalesced around the IRGC.
Office of White House Press Secretary / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics71 days ago
Trump Receives Briefing on Iran Deal Concepts
President Trump said he was informed about concepts for a potential deal with Iran and will provide the precise wording. He described the situation as a very cordial blockade and noted a possibility of restarting strikes. The IRGC stated the U.S. faces two options: military actio…
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joemygod.comworld71 days ago
Iranian Official Threatens US Forces in Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Conflicts
A former IRGC commander warned that Iran could target US aircraft carriers in the Strait of Hormuz, comparing US forces to pirates. Ongoing diplomacy between the US and Iran continues despite military posturing. Meanwhile, Israeli military actions in Lebanon and the occupied West…
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indiatoday.intoday.infinance71 days ago
IRGC: US Options Limited in Iran Conflict; Israel Signs Arms Deals
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that U.S. decision-making has narrowed, forcing a choice between military action or a deal amid ongoing war. Israel approved purchases of F-35 and F-15IA jets from U.S. firms while issuing new evacuation orders in southern Lebanon. Separate inci…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance73 days ago
Iran's Nobitex Exchange Handled Millions in Transactions Linked to Sanctioned Entities
Reuters reported that Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, processed transactions worth tens to hundreds of millions of dollars connected to sanctioned groups, including Iran's central bank and the IRGC. The exchange stated it has no relations with these entities. The…
thehindu.comworld73 days ago
14 IRGC Members Killed in Unexploded Ordnance Detonation in Iran
Iranian media reported that 14 members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed and two injured in an incident involving unexploded ordnance in Zanjan province. U.S. President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing via phone amid an ongoing conflict. A t…
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Inside Climate Newspolitics71 days agoUpdated
Trump Authorizes Military Operations Against Iran
President Trump informed Congress that a ceasefire negates the need for war authorization despite the 60-day mark. A senior IRGC commander warned of likely renewed conflict, citing U.S. non-commitment. Economic fallout persists with high energy prices and disrupted global trade.
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news.google.comfinance74 days ago
Iranian Lawmakers Call for Removal of Foreign Minister Over Alleged IRGC Ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly pushing for the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accusing him of prioritizing instructions from IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi in nuclear talks. Sources indicate Araghchi…
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