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US Sanctions Dubai Crypto Exchange for Allegedly Aiding Iran's IRGC
PoliticsThe Independentindex-hrTimes of India+1channel-news-asia26d ago4 sources

US Sanctions Dubai Crypto Exchange for Allegedly Aiding Iran's IRGC

The United States has sanctioned a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of facilitating money laundering for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This action follows a Reuters report detailing the alleged illicit financial activities.

Report Details Growing Rift Between Iranian President and IRGC
Worldjerusalem-post2mo ago

Report Details Growing Rift Between Iranian President and IRGC

A report indicates a growing rift between the Iranian President and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which threatens to impact US-Iran talks, with the President prioritizing the economy and the IRGC focusing on control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's IRGC Rejects US Military Hotline Claims
WorldAl Jazeera2mo ago

Iran's IRGC Rejects US Military Hotline Claims

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly rebuffed US assertions that a military hotline would be established between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.

Opinion: IRGC's Role in Exporting Islamic Revolution
Worldjerusalem-post2mo ago

Opinion: IRGC's Role in Exporting Islamic Revolution

An opinion piece argues that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is focused on exporting the Islamic revolution rather than defending Iran, suggesting that its parallel structures hinder institutional moderation.

Europol Operation Removes 14,200 IRGC-Linked Online Posts
Worldn1-bih3mo ago

Europol Operation Removes 14,200 IRGC-Linked Online Posts

Europol announced a coordinated action involving 19 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, which resulted in the removal and blocking of 14,200 online posts linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of an effort against terrorist content.

Iran Plans Toll for Undersea Internet Cables in Persian Gulf
Technologydie-presseTimes of India3mo ago2 sources

Iran Plans Toll for Undersea Internet Cables in Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly planning to generate revenue by imposing a toll on undersea internet cables passing through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. This move could impact global internet infrastructure.

UK Labour Leader Starmer Pledges Imminent Laws to Ban Iran's IRGC
WorldFT4mo ago

UK Labour Leader Starmer Pledges Imminent Laws to Ban Iran's IRGC

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has promised to introduce imminent legislation aimed at banning Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This move comes despite previous UK governments arguing that the Terrorism Act was intended only for non-state terrorist organizations.

Albania Declares Iran a State Sponsor of Terrorism
Worldindex-hr5mo ago

Albania Declares Iran a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Albanian parliament has declared Iran a 'state sponsor of terrorism' and called on the government to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.

Worldpress-tv9d ago

IRGC Emphasizes Economic War and Missile Capability

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that economic warfare is the primary battlefield in its confrontation with enemies. The IRGC also affirmed that Iran's missile capability remains intact and production continues despite external pressures.

Businesseconomic-timesmoneycontrol16d ago2 sources

Iran Signals Shift to Offensive Military Doctrine

A deputy commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has indicated a potential shift in the country's military doctrine towards an offensive strategy, stating that 'whatever is necessary' will be done.

US Sanctions Networks Supporting Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC in Asia
WorldSCMPjerusalem-post1mo ago2 sources

US Sanctions Networks Supporting Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC in Asia

The US Treasury has sanctioned networks in India, China, and Russia for allegedly supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The sanctions specifically target Mahan Air's network in China for its alleged ties to the IRGC.

Iran Claims Strikes on US Military Targets in Bahrain and Kuwait
Worldle-figaroFrance 24orf+13rzeczpospolitade-volkskrantdelfi-ltaktuality-skjutarnji-listiefimeridajerusalem-postklix-ba+5 more1mo ago16 sources

Iran Claims Strikes on US Military Targets in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted and struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, with reports of missiles hitting a US base in Kuwait and air defense repelling attacks.

WorldTehran Times2mo ago

IRGC and Israel Tensions Highlighted

Articles from the Tehran Times focus on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Israel, suggesting a continued emphasis on regional dynamics and potential conflicts involving these entities.

WorldTehran Times2mo ago

Tehran Times Coverage on IRGC

This article from Tehran Times broadly covers news related to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), without specifying a particular event or incident.

Iran Denies Reports of President Pezeshkian's Resignation
Worlddelfi-ltindex-hrTimes of India+11hindustan-timesindian-expressdanasiefimeridajerusalem-postklix-ban1-bihnaftemporiki+3 more3mo ago14 sources

Iran Denies Reports of President Pezeshkian's Resignation

The Iranian government has denied widespread reports from international media outlets claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to disagreements with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Tehran dismissed these reports as foreign media fabrications, while some outlets had cited an Israeli newspaper as the source of the resignation claim.

IRGC Reports 25 Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz Under Its Protection
Worldindex-hrnaftemporikibalkan-web+1press-tv3mo ago4 sources

IRGC Reports 25 Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz Under Its Protection

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that 25 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours under its protection. This comes amidst reports of the US Navy secretly escorting tankers through the strait.

Bahrain Jails Nine for Life Over Alleged Cooperation with Iran's IRGC
WorldAl Jazeeranewsbeastarab-news+2Tehran Timespress-tv3mo ago5 sources

Bahrain Jails Nine for Life Over Alleged Cooperation with Iran's IRGC

A Bahraini court has sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment for allegedly cooperating with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This comes as the IRGC warns of a 'hellish' response to any new aggression against Iran.

IRGC Emerges as Dominant Political Force in Iran
Politicsvijesti-me3mo ago

IRGC Emerges as Dominant Political Force in Iran

Experts suggest that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has become the decisive political force in Iran, marginalizing reformists and moderates and leading to a more rigid ideological system.

Canadian Liberals Questioned Over Visa for Ex-IRGC Official
Worldcbc4mo ago

Canadian Liberals Questioned Over Visa for Ex-IRGC Official

Canadian Liberals are facing scrutiny and questions after reports emerged that a former official from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was granted a visa to attend a FIFA event. The incident has raised concerns and prompted calls for clarification.

PoliticsTehran Times4mo ago

IRGC Navy Intercepts 'Contumacious' Vessel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced that it stopped a 'contumacious' vessel, though further details about the incident were not immediately available.

WorldTehran Times5mo ago

IRGC Air Defence Readiness Statement

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared its air defense systems are ready, signaling a heightened state of military preparedness.

Explainer: Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?
Worldcbc5mo ago

Explainer: Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?

An explainer provides a history and overview of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detailing the powerful paramilitary force's significant control over the country. The IRGC remains a key player despite the ongoing war and internal dynamics.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Role
PoliticsFrance 246mo ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Role

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is described as the most powerful organization in Iran, created after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to defend the regime and acting as a major economic player.

Iran fires waves of missiles at Israel in retaliation
Worldberlingskeklix-baDaily Sabah6mo ago3 sources

Iran fires waves of missiles at Israel in retaliation

Iran has fired back a wave of missiles at Israel in retaliation to its attack, the IRNA state news agency reported Saturday. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have desc...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on US F-35s in Jordan, US Denies
Worlddigi24iefimeridajerusalem-post+2klix-banewsbeast1mo ago5 sources

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on US F-35s in Jordan, US Denies

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a US base in Jordan, asserting they destroyed American F-35 fighter jets and killed several US soldiers. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied these claims, stating no such attack occurred.

Iran's IRGC Claims Attack on US Command Center in Syria
Politicsjerusalem-postzerohedge1mo ago2 sources

Iran's IRGC Claims Attack on US Command Center in Syria

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an unprecedented attack on a US command center in Syria. State media reports confirm the IRGC's assertion of targeting the facility.

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group Over Antisemitic Attacks
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+19wapoThe GuardianAl Jazeerale-figaroSCMPdelfi-ltThe Independentindex-hr+11 more1mo ago22 sources

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group Over Antisemitic Attacks

The United Kingdom has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, linking it to antisemitic attacks in Britain. This move follows a series of incidents and intensifies the UK's stance against the IRGC.

WorldTehran Times2mo ago

Iran's Army and IRGC: A Unified Front

The Iranian Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are described as 'two swords, one shield,' emphasizing their unified role in defending the country. This statement highlights their combined strength and purpose.

Report: Ivanka Trump Targeted in Iranian-Linked Assassination Plot
Politicsle-figarodigi24observador+10hotnewshindustan-timesindian-expressdagbladetiefimeridajerusalem-postndtv20-minuten+2 more3mo ago13 sources

Report: Ivanka Trump Targeted in Iranian-Linked Assassination Plot

Reports indicate that Ivanka Trump was the target of an assassination plot linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). An Iran-trained Iraqi commander allegedly planned the attack, possessing blueprints of her Florida home as part of a revenge plot for the death of an Iranian official.

Europol Intercepts IRGC Terrorist Content Online
Worldjerusalem-post3mo ago

Europol Intercepts IRGC Terrorist Content Online

Europol has intercepted tens of thousands of incidents related to online terrorist content from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which was designated a terrorist group by the EU in February. The IRGC used its online presence for propaganda, recruitment, and fundraising.

Kuwait Arrests Alleged IRGC Members; Iran Denies Plot
Worldindex-hrDaily Sabah3mo ago2 sources

Kuwait Arrests Alleged IRGC Members; Iran Denies Plot

Kuwait announced the arrest of four alleged members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on charges of attempted infiltration. Iran subsequently dismissed these accusations, denying any involvement in the alleged plot.

Bahrain Arrests 41 Over Alleged Iran Revolutionary Guard Links
PoliticsAl Jazeeraabc-australiader-standard+9orfvgpublicoYahoodnevnik-bghotnewsindian-expressjerusalem-post+1 more3mo ago12 sources

Bahrain Arrests 41 Over Alleged Iran Revolutionary Guard Links

Bahraini authorities have arrested 41 individuals, accusing them of having ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and engaging in terrorist activities within the kingdom. This operation targets an alleged Iran-linked group.

Starmer Pledges Ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps
WorldThe GuardianThe Independent4mo ago2 sources

Starmer Pledges Ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization if his party comes to power. He vowed to bring forward legislation to enact the ban.

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Container Ships Near Oman Coast
WorldAPReutersFT+68The GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnrknzzcnbcfazaftonbladet+60 more4mo ago71 sources

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Container Ships Near Oman Coast

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboats reportedly fired upon and attacked at least one container ship, possibly two, off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions and 'gunboat diplomacy' between the US and Iran.

PoliticsTehran Times4mo ago

IRGC Covered by Tehran Times

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is the subject of an article in the Tehran Times, with the specific focus of the report not detailed.

Iran's Hardliners Intensify Calls for Nuclear Weapons Post-Khamenei
Worldla-repubblicahindustan-timesjapan-times+1balkan-web5mo ago4 sources

Iran's Hardliners Intensify Calls for Nuclear Weapons Post-Khamenei

Following Khamenei's death, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other hardline officials are reportedly gaining control and intensifying their calls for a shift in nuclear policy towards acquiring nuclear weapons as a security guarantee, with sources confirming these ramped-up demands.

WorldTehran Times5mo ago

IRGC Air Defence

Tehran Times reports on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Defence.

Iran Warns of New Attacks on US-Linked Enterprises in Middle East
Worldbalkan-web5mo ago

Iran Warns of New Attacks on US-Linked Enterprises in Middle East

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of impending attacks on US-linked enterprises in the Middle East and urged local residents to evacuate. The Fars news agency reported the IRGC's message to the 'regime' regarding these potential strikes.

IRGC's Rise to Power in Iran
Politicsindian-express5mo ago

IRGC's Rise to Power in Iran

An article details how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transformed from a paramilitary force into one of Iran's most powerful organizations, exploring its historical development and influence.

Ukrainian Law Enforcement Suspects Iranian General in Drone Supply to Russia
Worldukrainska-pravda5mo ago

Ukrainian Law Enforcement Suspects Iranian General in Drone Supply to Russia

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have served a notice of suspicion to Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi, head of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), for allegedly arranging the supply of components to Russia for Shahed engines and assisting in drone production.

Iranian general threatens missile strikes on Cyprus
Worldcyprus-mailnewsbeast6mo ago2 sources

Iranian general threatens missile strikes on Cyprus

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps (IRGC) warned on Monday of intensified missile attacks on Cyprus, citing what he claimed was an expanded United States military presence on the island. IRGC General Sardar Jabbari was quoted by Iranian state-affiliated media as claiming that Washington had transferred a significant number of aircraft to […]