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syrianews.ccIran 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.
al-monitor.comU.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…
uctoday.comKuwait Arrests Four Iranian Nationals After Naval Incident Near Bubiyan Island
Kuwait arrested four men it accuses of being members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after an alleged attempt to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea on May 1. One Kuwaiti soldier was wounded during the confrontation. Iran denied the accusations, attributing the incident…
uctoday.comBahrain 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…
uctoday.comKuwait 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…
middleeasteye.netIran 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…
foxnews.comIRGC 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.
middleeasteye.netBahrain 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…
Office of White House Press Secretary / Wikimedia (Public domain)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…
crowdfundinsider.comIran'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…
japantimes.co.jpIRGC Gains Prominent Role in Iran's Leadership After Supreme Leader's Death Amid U.S.-Israel War
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken a dominant role in decision-making. The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, primarily legitimizes decisions by IRGC generals. This shift marks a break from the traditional structu…
The TimesUK to Proscribe Iran's IRGC
The UK government announced plans to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to alleged attacks on Jewish community sites in Britain. This development occurs as Pakistan mediates peace talks in the ongoing war involving Ir…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewShip-to-Ship Crude Oil Transfer Observed Near IRGC Naval Base in Iran
A very large crude carrier and a tanker conducted a ship-to-ship transfer of crude oil today near an Iranian naval base. The activity occurred in front of the IRGC facility at Jask East Bay, with speedboats observed in the area. The incident was reported by @MarioNawfal, citing @…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Faces Severe Injuries and Security Restrictions
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly more seriously injured than previously known following an attack that killed his wife and son. He is under strict security measures to prevent assassination, with limited access and communication via couriers. The country…
Ayoub Ghaderi / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)IRGC Reports Attacks on Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported seizing two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. The incidents follow President Donald Trump's announcement of an indefinite extension to the ceasefire with Iran. Separate reports detailed attacks on container ships in th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi Identified as Key Decision-Maker on Iran War
A report indicates that IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi, rather than Iran's president or parliament, may hold the primary authority to decide on engaging in war. Vahidi is associated with a history involving bombings, assassinations, and proxy networks. Analyst Glenn Diesen stated that h…
Ayoub Ghaderi / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)IRGC Pressures Moderates in Negotiations
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly pressuring moderates to adopt a harder stance in ongoing negotiations. This development was described in a social media post. The situation was framed as negative in the original report.
Wijaya Kumara / Wikimedia (CC0)Iranian Gunboats and IRGC Warnings Deter Commercial Shipping Amid Ceasefire Expirations
Iranian gunboats and radio warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have deterred commercial shipping in the region. This occurs as overlapping ceasefires involving Israel, Lebanon, and the United States approach their expiration dates. The situation has raised concern…