Quds Force
Coverage of Quds Force in the Nexus archive.
- Funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader begins in Tehran as huge crowds expected
The funeral procession for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds expected to rival those at his predecessor's funeral in 1989. His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since assuming leadership, while officials highlighted security measures to prevent chaos during the procession. The leader's death, attributed to Israeli airstrikes using US intelligence, occurred on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war.
- Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with large crowds chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike, while the U.S. pushes for negotiations to end the war.
- Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remained in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike. The funeral saw large crowds chanting anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, with calls for revenge over the attack that killed Khamenei and triggered a war. U.S. negotiations with Iran to end the conflict are on hold until after the burial.
- Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral
Senior Iranian officials and family members of the new supreme leader attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as crowds chanted calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike. The U.S. is negotiating with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program.
- Performer calls for Trump's death at funeral for Iran's late supreme leader
A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly called for U.S. President Donald Trump's death, asking why 'the most bastard man in the world' is still alive. The event included prominent Iranian officials and followed tensions between Iran and the U.S., with Trump recently criticizing Iran's military during a speech in Washington.
- 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.
- Iran is not a normal nation you can make deals with. It’s a national security threat
The article argues that Iran is not a conventional state but an ideological regime rooted in hostility toward the U.S., Israel, and the Western order. It highlights Iran's use of terrorism, proxy warfare, and the creation of a transnational 'Axis of Resistance' through groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis.
- Quds Force chief announces ‘security belt’ from Hormuz to Red Sea
Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani announced a new 'security belt' of the Axis of Resistance stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb and the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea. He highlighted growing coordination among Iran-aligned groups and warned of collective responses to Israeli and US actions in the region.
- Iran says 'new security belt' will stretch across key sea routes
Iran's Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani announced a 'new security belt' of allied forces across critical maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, warning the US and Israel of a unified response to further attacks. The statement links the alignment to counter Israeli and US military actions, emphasizing the threat to regional stability and global shipping.
- Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising
US authorities arrested Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an alleged Iraqi commander of an Iranian-backed militia group, for his role in 18 terrorist attacks across the UK, Europe, and Canada. The attacks included firebombings, arson, and shootings targeting banks, synagogues, and Jewish charities. Al-Saadi is linked to Iran's Quds Force, a suspected perpetrator of recent terror attacks.
- Iran eyes revenge for Soleimani as WHCA Dinner shooting exposes security ‘vulnerability,’ expert warns
A security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where a suspect opened fire, exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. leadership security. A former Pentagon intelligence officer warned that the incident could heighten Iran’s motivation to target Trump and officials, citing longstanding tensions and Iran’s desire for revenge over the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani.
- '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.