Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Coverage of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Nexus archive.
- 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.