Revolutionary Guard
Coverage of Revolutionary Guard in the Nexus archive.
- White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East
The White House indicated President Trump is considering new strikes on Iran over its failure to uphold a collapsed truce and attacks on commercial ships. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed strikes on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait intercepted drones. Hamas announced plans to disarm as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal.
- Hamas says a deal has been reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East
Hamas confirmed a deal to disarm as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza requiring Israel to withdraw, though progress remains stalled. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and Kuwait intercepted drones targeting military facilities.
- US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
The United States and Iran exchanged missile barrages, with Jordan and Kuwait reporting missile interceptions and casualties. The five-month conflict has caused economic disruptions, including fuel price spikes, and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate have stalled amid renewed attacks in the Middle East.
- Iran resumes missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Iran launched missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan and Iraq, while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. The conflict, involving closures of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, heightened risks of renewed large-scale war in the region.
- Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles launched toward the country. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq following Iranian missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East, with the U.S. warning of further action if aggression continues.
- Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports
Iran sent Revolutionary Guard commanders and missile-related equipment to Yemen's Houthis this month, according to four sources. The report was published by Reuters.
- Iran strikes Jordanian city near Israel as US carries out another wave of strikes
The United States conducted its 11th night of airstrikes on Iran, while Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Jordan's Aqaba, near Israel. The conflict has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatening Saudi shipping. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled, and attacks have caused casualties in Iran, with economic impacts including rising oil prices.
- Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran following the death of an American service member, prompting Iran to attack U.S.-allied Kuwait and Bahrain. The interim deal to end hostilities has collapsed, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raising oil prices, while civilian infrastructure in the region has been targeted.
- Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf
The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran following the death of an American service member, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. allies Kuwait and Bahrain. A proposed interim deal to end hostilities has collapsed, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and driving up oil prices. Diplomatic efforts continue, with Iran's interior minister reportedly en route to Pakistan for talks.
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting a northwestern city with suspected underground missile bases, following the death of an American service member in Iraq. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions in the Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of the conflict, disrupting global oil supplies and pushing Brent crude prices above $90 a barrel.
- US announces another troop death as Israel warns Iran's attacks are coming close
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran to punish the Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing, and hospitalized four others. Iran's attacks are described as coming 'close' according to Israel.
- US strikes Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over attack that killed troops in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard in response to an attack that killed American troops in Jordan. The strikes were part of a campaign against Iran following the Jordan incident.
- US says it’s launching new airstrikes on Iran to ‘swiftly punish’ Revolutionary Guard after deadly attack on US troops
The US is launching new airstrikes on Iran to 'swiftly punish' the Revolutionary Guard following a deadly attack on US troops. The announcement was made in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrikes against Iran by targeting bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, aiming to pressure Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar, a mediator in the conflict, as an interim ceasefire collapsed and regional tensions escalated.
- US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by targeting bridges and collapsing a tower at Chabahar port, part of efforts to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar, a key mediator in the conflict, as an interim ceasefire collapsed and casualties rose.
- US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by targeting bridges and collapsing a tower at a key port in Hormozgan province. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar and other nations, as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- 3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They’re in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The U.S. military has targeted three strategically significant islands controlled by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. The islands, Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb, were seized by Iran in 1971 and serve as a base for Iran's Revolutionary Guard to monitor and attack shipping. Recent U.S. strikes on the islands have heightened tensions over their disputed ownership.
- US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
The United States expanded strikes into northern Iran and disabled a ship accused of breaching its naval blockade, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile and drone attacks. The escalation risks reigniting full-scale war in the Middle East, with over 35 killed and 300 injured in U.S. strikes, while Iran threatens to halt regional energy exports.
- US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
The US expanded strikes into northern Iran and disabled a ship attempting to bypass its naval blockade, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile and drone attacks. The escalating conflict, involving targets near Tehran and Semnan province, risks a full-scale war and has already caused significant casualties.
- US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
The United States expanded strikes into northern Iran, targeting areas near Tehran and disabling a ship accused of breaching a naval blockade. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, escalating tensions that threaten to reignite full-scale war in the region.
- US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified airstrikes in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to halt all Middle East energy exports, escalating tensions that could lead to all-out war. The conflict has stalled negotiations from an interim deal, with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites and islands in the region.
- Stocks drift higher on Wall Street as oil prices swing
U.S. stocks rose as BlackRock and other companies reported strong profits, while oil prices fluctuated near one-month highs due to the Iran war. Inflation data showed slower-than-expected increases, reducing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
- Wall Street ticks up in premarket, oil prices rise as Iran threatens to block energy exports
Wall Street indices rose in premarket trading as Iran threatened to block Middle East energy exports in response to the U.S. resuming a blockade of Iranian ports. Oil prices increased amid concerns over potential disruptions to oil and gas transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports after US reimposes a blockade and intensifies strikes
The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified airstrikes, hitting an Iranian army barracks and causing multiple casualties. Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to halt all Middle East energy exports in response, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled negotiations.
- Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran
The U.S. military reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to threaten halting all Middle East energy exports. Retaliatory strikes and intensified violence have wounded over 260 people in Iran and strained an interim war-ending deal.
- Back to war
The US and Iran have escalated tensions after a tentative ceasefire collapsed, with the US resuming a blockade and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed strikes and retaliatory actions, including US attacks on civilian infrastructure and Iran's strikes on Gulf bases, have pushed the situation toward renewed conflict. The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump's escalatory rhetoric further strained relations, complicating peace talks.
- As US reimposes naval blockade, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The US has reimposed a naval blockade, prompting Iran's Revolutionary Guard to threaten halting Middle East energy exports. The threat comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
- Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion
Iran executed two Islamic State members, Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic. The men were part of an IS cell formed after the group's territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria, which planned attacks in Iran. Iranian security forces discovered the cell's hideout near the Iraqi border, leading to an operation where militants and Revolutionary Guard members were killed, and weapons were seized.
- Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion
Iran executed two Islamic State members, Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic. They were part of a cell planning attacks in Iran, identified in a security operation near the Iraqi border that resulted in several militants being killed or arrested and weapons seized. The Supreme Court upheld their death sentences before their execution.
- Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion
Iran executed two Islamic State members, Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic. The men were part of an ISIS cell that formed after the group's territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria, which planned attacks in Iran. Security forces discovered the cell's hideout in the Bamo mountain area near the Iraqi border, resulting in several militants killed or arrested and three Revolutionary Guard members killed during the operation.
- FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran are asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international waterway, with both sides using military and economic measures to influence ship traffic. The U.S. reimposed a blockade and claimed guardianship, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared authority, disrupting energy markets and reducing ship crossings by 52%.
- FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are both asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, with the US reimposing a blockade and claiming the right to charge fees for safe passage. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has disrupted shipping and declared sovereignty over the strait, escalating tensions and threatening global energy markets.
- US citizen found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
A US citizen, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, was found guilty of conspiring to export electronic components to Iran in violation of sanctions. The case involved a Swiss front company and allegations that the components were used in Iran’s military drone program. A co-defendant, Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, is believed to be in Iran after a prisoner exchange.
- Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, restricting Iranian ships and imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo for safe passage. The move follows intensified conflict with Iran after failed peace talks, with Iran asserting control over the strait and rejecting U.S. claims of freedom of navigation.
- Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, prohibiting Iranian ships from passing and imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo for safety. The move follows intensified conflict after failed peace talks and recent attacks on ships in the strait, which Iran claims to control under an interim peace deal.
- UK says Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jews, bans Revolutionary Guard
The UK has accused an Iran-backed group of being behind attacks on Jews, banning the Revolutionary Guard and IMCR. The groups are linked to a series of arsons and antisemitic incidents in London this year, with those aiding them facing life imprisonment.
- UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
The UK government accuses an Iran-backed group, Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR), of orchestrating arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites, including synagogues and charity ambulances. It has banned IMCR and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, with sabotage linked to these groups now punishable by life imprisonment. The UK also designated Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps as a national security threat.
- UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
The U.K. government attributes recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain to an Iran-backed proxy group. The government has also banned Iran's Revolutionary Guard in response.
- US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The United States attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in a crew member going missing. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, while the U.S. conducted further strikes targeting missile systems and Revolutionary Guard boats. The U.S. and Iran remain in a 60-day interim deal to resolve tensions over control of the strait, a critical global oil and gas route.
- Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting military sites on Qeshm island and cities like Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad. The U.S. targeted missile systems and Revolutionary Guard boats to degrade Iran's ability to attack shipping, as tensions escalate amid stalled negotiations over control of the strait. The UN expressed concern over the conflict.