Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps
Coverage of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Nexus archive.
- Slain Ayatollah’s son attends funeral as current Ayatollah stays away
Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended his funeral, while Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not appear. State media showed Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei praying at the funeral held in Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, with earlier reports indicating Mojtaba may have been advised against attending by Revolutionary Guard leaders.
- Six Kurdish fighters killed in clashes with Iran, says opposition group
A Kurdish opposition group reported six of its fighters were killed in clashes with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps near the Iraq border. The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) stated the fighting occurred near Qazqapan, Iran, and described the group as being based in Iraqi Kurdistan and labeled a terrorist organization by Tehran.
- Iran says 18 targets hit across US bases, Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have hit 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed as a result.
- Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
Prospects for ending the war in Iran have diminished as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon against Hezbollah and the U.S. military strikes Iranian boats and missile sites. Diplomatic talks in Qatar continue, but tensions escalate with mutual accusations of ceasefire violations and new demands from U.S. President Trump for Gulf nations to adopt the Abraham Accords.
- Iran: War will spread beyond Middle East if US attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned the US and Israel that a new attack on Tehran would lead to a conflict beyond the Middle East. The warning was reported by Iranian State media, referencing the recent US-Israeli air campaign. Iran claims it did not use its full arsenal during the campaign.
- At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled
Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an unknown actor, as reported by the British military. The attacks occurred amid stalled peace talks in the region.
- At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled
Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, with the British military confirming separate attacks on a container ship and a cargo ship. Peace talks remain stalled amid the tensions.