Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Coverage of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Nexus archive.
- Middle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire
Explosions in Bahrain and Kuwait followed air defense interceptions of hostile missile and drone attacks after US President Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire 'over.' Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed a 'devastating response' to recent American strikes on Iranian territory.
- Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. strikes in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation involved missiles and drones, with a U.S. MQ9 drone shot down during the attack.
- NATO foreign ministers to meet Gulf Arab counterparts to discuss Hormuz tensions
NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts in Ankara to discuss tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, including a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission rejected by Iran. The meeting follows recent attacks on commercial ships in the region, with Belgium's foreign minister emphasizing the interconnected stability of Gulf nations and Europe.
- Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz: report
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to a report citing two US officials. The attack occurred in a strategically vital waterway.
- US confirms strikes on Iran, Tehran vows swift response
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites in response to Iran's attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed a 'swift and decisive' response, claiming they repelled a US attack on Sirik Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted
A potential deal between the U.S. and Iran to end sanctions could strengthen Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a group considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and its allies. The Guards have built a commercial empire in sectors like oil, construction, and shipping.
- Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, retaliating for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump alleged Iran downed a U.S. Apache helicopter in the region, escalating tensions.
- Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 Gulf targets in retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks follow a ceasefire agreement between the countries in April.
- Middle East live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say missiles targeted US base in Jordan and Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted four US bases in Jordan and one in Bahrain. The attacks were in response to recent US strikes linked to the downing of a helicopter.
- Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint
Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks, testing a fragile truce and threatening peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israel to avoid retaliation but stated the conflict would not derail his administration’s peace efforts with Iran. Attacks included strikes on an Iranian petrochemical complex and Israeli military targets, with both sides accusing each other of escalating tensions.
- IRGC says missile attack on Israel was a ‘warning’
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) stated their missile attack on Israel was a 'warning' following an Israeli strike on Beirut. The IRGC threatened broader responses if further attacks occur, targeting US-Zionist entities in the region.
- US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up
The US and Iran exchanged strikes in the Gulf, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire. The US military targeted Iranian radar sites after downing drones near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to launch missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, which the US partially intercepted. Despite ongoing violence, the US allowed Iran's football team to travel to the FIFA World Cup, though some staff visas remain delayed due to security concerns.
- Middle East live: US military says Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain
US military officials reported that Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, with six intercepted by US forces and one failing to reach its target. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck 'enemy bases' in the Gulf.
- U.S. bombs Iranian military sites as Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire
The U.S. struck Iranian military sites, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted a U.S. base in response, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations to end a three-month-old war.
- The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again | Editorial
The Guardian reports that Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon despite a supposed ceasefire, with Israeli strikes killing 31 people in one day and forcing evacuations in Tyre. The article highlights growing civilian casualties, Netanyahu's vow to 'crush' Hezbollah, and the US-Iran peace talks that exclude Lebanon, while far-right Israeli ministers push for annexation of southern areas.
- Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment
Iran's Revolutionary Guards used a UAE-based company to procure military satellite equipment, despite later attacking the Gulf state with missiles and drones, as revealed by Financial Times records.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The warning was issued as Washington awaits Tehran's response to its latest proposal for a peace deal. The force warned of a heavy attack on American centers and enemy ships in the region.
- Iran-US Skirmishes Only Enlarge the Oil Supply Gap
Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied that commercial ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting a US military statement. The US had said two US-flagged merchant vessels transited through the vital waterway. This incident may affect the oil supply gap.