Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Coverage of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Nexus archive.
- Jordan shoots down 5 Iranian missiles as US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles launched Thursday, hours after the U.S. military conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran. The U.S. targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, while Iran reported casualties from a strike on Qeshm Island. The conflict escalated further with strikes in Iraq and unexplained fires on Egyptian natural gas vessels.
- US military launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on US base in Jordan
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran late Wednesday in retaliation for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking a U.S. base in Jordan the previous day. The IRGC fired five missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan on Tuesday evening.
- Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan blows up pause in fighting
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting U.S. and Saudi Arabia to launch strikes on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, escalating tensions and threatening a temporary pause in fighting.
- US-Saudi strikes target Iraqi pro-Iran militias as IRGC renews attacks on US forces
US and Saudi airstrikes targeted Iraqi pro-Iran militias, resulting in 20 reported deaths and 32 injuries among the groups. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has renewed attacks on US forces, while Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to jointly manage the Hormuz Strait.
- IRGC fires missiles at US forces in Jordan, the first Iranian attack since Trump paused strikes
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired missiles at US forces in Jordan, marking the first Iranian attack since Trump paused strikes. An American official stated no tolls or fees would be imposed on Hormuz shipping as part of a deal with Iran.
- Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm'
Alarm sirens in Bahrain sounded again due to a fresh missile barrage from Iran, marking the fourth such incident in 24 hours. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on infrastructure belonging to Amazon and a military base, with Bahrain's Interior Ministry urging residents to remain calm and seek safety.
- MORNING GLORY: America is winning its battle with Iran. It’s only a matter of time
The United States has claimed victory in its conflict with Iran, citing significant damage to Iran's military and infrastructure, economic collapse, and deterrence of Iranian attacks. Casualties include U.S. service members, Israelis, Iraqis, and civilians in allied Gulf states, while Iran has suffered thousands of military deaths and billions in infrastructure damage.
- US strikes Iran for 9th straight night; IRGC launches retaliatory attacks on Syria, Kuwait and Bahrian
US forces have conducted strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching retaliatory attacks on Syria, Kuwait, and Bahrian. CENTCOM reported that American forces redirected six ships and disabled another as part of a naval blockade reimposed on Iran.
- US launches strikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deadly attacks
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to an attack on a Jordanian base that killed two American service members. The operation aims to 'swiftly punish' Iran for the incident.
- US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, as blasts heard near Erbil consulate
The US launched strikes on Iran targeting military capabilities threatening vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while blasts occurred near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, which intercepted attacks, and Jordan's armed forces downed three Iranian missiles.
- As Labour FINALLY proscribes the IRGC... why we must sanction everyone who spreads Iran's malignant tentacles into the heart of Britain: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS
Labour has proscribed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The article argues for sanctions against individuals spreading Iran's influence in Britain, as stated by David Patrikarakos.
- IRGC says no oil will be exported as long as US stays in the region
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that no oil or gas will be exported from the region while the US remains in the area. The IRGC claimed recent attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain damaged drones, retaliating against US 'aggressions' and vowing to delay the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- US-Iran peace talks to begin, after Tehran closed Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran are set to begin peace talks in Switzerland after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a breach of a preliminary ceasefire agreed between the US and Israel. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that approaching vessels risk security threats in the strait.
- Five American weapons that could bring Iran’s oil fortress to its knees
Kharg Island, handling 90% of Iran’s oil exports, is a strategic target under the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. U.S. military options include an air assault by forces like the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and 82nd Airborne Division, following prior strikes on Iranian military sites. President Trump has mentioned potential seizure of the island as a leverage point.
- Trump’s counterterrorism strategy scores big wins against global terror threats
The Trump administration's counterterrorism strategy is credited with recent successes, including the arrest of Iranian proxy terrorist Mohammad al Saadi in Turkey and the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bilal al Manuki in Nigeria. Both operations targeted individuals planning attacks in Europe and the U.S., with al Saadi allegedly targeting Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2026 strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.
- Iran’s procurement network had an Orange County address
Federal prosecutors allege that Jamshid Ghomi, an Orange County technology executive, supplied US equipment to Iran’s nuclear program and entities linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He lived in Newport Coast, a wealthy area in Orange County, as the case highlights a blind spot in oversight.
- Iran attacks Israel for the first time since ceasefire
Iran launched an attack on Israel for the first time since a ceasefire. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of a broader response if Israel's attacks on Lebanon continued.
- US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after intercepting Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire, while Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the strikes, and Pakistan's interior minister was reported en route to Tehran to mediate.
- Israel put elite forces in Azerbaijan, operated Somaliland base during Iran war — report
Israel deployed elite forces in Azerbaijan and operated a base in Somaliland during the Iran war, according to a report. Operations by Israeli commandos and Mossad troops included the killing of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) special operations chief, though Azerbaijan denied the allegations.
- Ships begin crossing Hormuz under Iranian coordination
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy coordinated the safe transit of 28 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, through the Strait of Hormuz under designated routes and authorization. All ships required Iran’s approval to pass through the strait.
- Air Force intel vet allegedly spiraled into Iran’s terror underworld: Timeline of deceit, hunt for spy suspect
Monica Witt, a former US Air Force intelligence specialist, is accused of espionage and defecting to Iran, where she allegedly turned over classified information to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to her arrest and prosecution. Witt's alleged descent from an American warfighter to a suspected Iranian asset began after she left the Air Force in 2008.
- Iran’s cyberwar targets ordinary Americans. We need to dismantle the hacker network
Iran's cyberwar is targeting ordinary Americans, with hackers using stolen passwords and basic malware to breach systems, including those of high-profile individuals and companies. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has been moving hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto to fund its proxies. The US has the tools to dismantle the hacker network.
- Two U.S. merchant ships cross Strait of Hormuz under Trump's new operation
Two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels sailed through the Strait of Hormuz with the assistance of the U.S. Navy as part of Operation Project Freedom. The U.S. military has changed its rules of engagement to strike immediate threats against ships in the region. Iran's armed forces warned commercial ships to refrain from passing through the strait without coordination.
- US 'drawing up list of Iranian military leaders to wipe out - including IRGC commander - if ceasefire fails'
The US is reportedly compiling a list of Iranian military leaders, including an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, as a contingency plan if a ceasefire fails. The move suggests potential escalation in US-Iran tensions.
- Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a video claiming to show its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident highlights regional tensions and military activity in the strategically vital waterway.
- Iranian forces seize two ships in strait of Hormuz amid doubts over further peace talks with US
Iranian forces seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US imposed blockades on the critical shipping waterway, disrupting global energy markets. The standoff raises doubts about the resumption of stalled peace negotiations between the two nations.
- Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump extended ceasefire
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked at least two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reported by the British military, following President Trump's indefinite extension of the U.S. ceasefire. CBS News and a Hudson Institute expert provided analysis on the incident and Iran's nuclear activities.
- 'Nepo Babies of Iran's Regime' exposes lavish lives of Iranian leaders' children living in the West
Fox Nation's 'Nepo Babies of Iran’s Regime' documentary highlights the luxurious lifestyles of Iranian officials' children in the West, contrasting with the hardships of ordinary Iranians. It focuses on relatives of General Qasem Soleimani, including his niece Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, who were arrested in the U.S. for violating asylum and green card conditions by repeatedly traveling to Iran.
- Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran
Trump's claims about Iranian concessions have led to skepticism and rejection in Tehran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted, escalating regional tensions.
- GOP lawmaker introduces bill to strip asylum from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled'
Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced the SAFER Act to block asylum claims from individuals who return to their home countries, citing cases like Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, an Iranian national granted asylum in 2019. The bill would restrict asylum grants for those returning to their home countries and allow termination of asylum status for voluntary returns.
- GOP lawmaker introduces bill to strip asylum from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled'
Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced the SAFER Act to block asylum claims from individuals who return to their home countries, citing fraudulent claims by Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter. The bill aims to restrict asylum for those who voluntarily return to their countries of origin, with exceptions for certified resolved threats.