Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Coverage of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard diverts six ships from Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) diverted six ships from the Strait of Hormuz's Omani corridor, with two ships heading toward Iran and four returning to the Gulf. The IRGC issued radio warnings to vessels using routes outside Iran's designated 'safe route'. Maritime intelligence firm Windward reported the incident.
- IRNA: Funeral prayers offered to Khamenei and family members, bodies shifted to 'designated site'
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians offered funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his family. Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, attended the prayers. The bodies have been transferred to a designated site.
- Sudan: Washington Warns of Further U.S. Sanctions Against Sudan's Islamist Movement
The US administration has warned Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, alleging they receive training and support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and indicated potential further sanctions.
- Shipping giant warns Strait of Hormuz chaos is 'new normal' as Tehran shifts 4M barrels
Hapag-Lloyd warns of heightened risk and operational chaos in the Strait of Hormuz due to military strikes and conflicting routing directives. Iran is moving 4.12 million barrels of crude oil from Kharg Island, with U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation escalating tensions.
- IRGC commander says Israel faces ‘humiliation and defeat’ in Lebanon
IRGC commander Esmail Qaani warned Israel could face 'humiliation and defeat' in southern Lebanon if it does not withdraw, referencing Israel's 2000 withdrawal from the region. He stated the choice to avoid a repeat of the 2000 withdrawal lies with Israel.
- Exclusive-Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has established covert cells in Iraq to attack Gulf countries hosting American forces, bypassing existing networks to avoid detection. Three to four cells, each with about 10 fighters, launched seven drone attacks between April 20 and May 17, targeting sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- CENTCOM says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian claims
CENTCOM asserts the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping with established safe pathways, countering Iran's claim of closing the strait. The statement follows Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaring the waterway fully closed after recent US strikes.
- US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons
The U.S. government imposed sanctions on 11 people and entities, including nine China- and Hong Kong-based individuals and companies, for supporting Iran's military procurement. A Hong Kong-based company was also targeted for operating within Iran’s clandestine banking network.
- Jordan military says shot it down five missiles from Iran
Jordanian forces intercepted five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed targeted a US 'command centre'. No casualties or material damage occurred, and Jordan reiterated its stance against airspace violations.
- Iran's IRGC releases new clips of its long-range missiles
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released new footage showing the launch of long-range missiles, including Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan, targeting US bases in the region. The launches are described as a response to an attack.
- Kuwaiti army intercepting attacks, as Iran strikes targets across the Middle East
The Kuwaiti army is intercepting hostile aerial targets as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims a drone attack on Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base. Iran reported destroying 21 targets at US air and naval bases across the Middle East.
- Sirens sound off in Bahrain
Bahrain's interior ministry has activated warning sirens, directing the public to seek safety. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for drone attacks on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, citing American 'aggression' as the reason.
- Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a ‘prisoner of war’
An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to support a Iran-backed militant group and planning 18 attacks in Europe, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London. He described himself as a 'prisoner of war' and accused U.S. rockets of killing civilians, while prosecutors allege he directed attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests.
- Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
A ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, and was reportedly operating as a 'floating armory' for ships to defend against pirates. The ship was spotted heading toward Iranian territorial waters after the seizure. The incident is one of several recent seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.
- New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
The New IRA, linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station, warning of further attacks. A 2020 report alleged connections between the group and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about global militant networks. Experts warn of a hybrid warfare model involving Russia, Iran, and non-state actors sharing tactics.
- Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on a container ship near Oman's coast, citing the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel as justification for the aggression.
- Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of brokering arms sales between Iran and Sudan. She is accused of trafficking drones, bombs, and ammunition through her Omani company Atlas International Business, which received $7 million in payments. Mafi faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.