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Starmer Pledges Ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps
WorldThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

Starmer Pledges Ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization if his party comes to power. He vowed to bring forward legislation to enact the ban.

Iran Seizes Two Merchant Ships in Strait of Hormuz After Firing
PoliticsReutersbloombergNYT+78wsjle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRFox Newscbccnbc+70 more1mo ago81 sources

Iran Seizes Two Merchant Ships in Strait of Hormuz After Firing

Iranian forces fired upon and seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly escalating tensions in the vital shipping lane. The incident occurred amidst a fragile ceasefire and drew international reactions.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim Attack on Amazon Cloud Facility in Bahrain
TechnologyAPnrkNHK World+10hvgThe IndependentTimes of Indiahindustan-timesdagbladetiefimeridajerusalem-postnaftemporiki+2 more2mo ago13 sources

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim Attack on Amazon Cloud Facility in Bahrain

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) claimed responsibility for an attack on an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, which Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed caused damage and a fire at a company facility, with reports from Iranian state media reiterating the claim.

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Iran Intelligence Arrests 54 Mercenaries Linked to US, Israel

Iran intelligence forces have arrested 54 mercenaries linked to the US and Israel across four provinces, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a threat to target US tech firms if more Iranian leaders are killed, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Iran's Demand for Hormuz Strait Tolls Raises Concerns, Passage Rules Clarified
PoliticsReutersbloombergNYT+43le-mondeAl JazeeraCNNcnbcruvtagesschauberlingskelsm-lv+35 more2mo ago46 sources

Iran's Demand for Hormuz Strait Tolls Raises Concerns, Passage Rules Clarified

An Iranian demand for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz is being viewed as a potential step away from the rules-based world order, though some doubt its realism. Meanwhile, rules regarding which countries' ships are allowed passage through the strait have been clarified.

Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran Amid Intensifying Conflict
PoliticsAPNYTFT+80The GuardianAl Jazeeranzzyle-uutisetcnbcnostagesschaufaz+72 more2mo ago83 sources

Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran Amid Intensifying Conflict

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, including fresh strikes on Tehran, as the US-Israel vs Iran conflict intensifies, impacting Gulf nations and global energy markets, with Netanyahu claiming victory.

Iran Commander Warns No Oil Will Pass Strait of Hormuz Without Tehran's Decision
Businessindex-hrn1-serbiajutarnji-list+1danas2mo ago4 sources

Iran Commander Warns No Oil Will Pass Strait of Hormuz Without Tehran's Decision

Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel, reaching their highest level since July 2022, driven by ongoing concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US's announced attacks on Iran. A commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has explicitly stated that no oil will pass through the Strait of Hormuz unless Tehran decides otherwise, reinforcing fears of supply disruptions.

Iran Appeals to Arab Nations to Denounce US Troops
Worldobservador2mo ago

Iran Appeals to Arab Nations to Denounce US Troops

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has called on Arab nations to denounce the presence of 11,000 US troops in the Middle East, accusing them of using civilians as human shields and framing the appeal as a religious duty.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Role
PoliticsFrance 243mo ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Role

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is described as the most powerful organization in Iran, created after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to defend the regime and acting as a major economic player.

‘Legitimate duty and right’: Iran's Prez vows revenge after Khamenei's assassination
PoliticsAl Jazeerarzeczpospolitahotnews+3Times of Indiahindustan-timeschannel-news-asia3mo ago6 sources

‘Legitimate duty and right’: Iran's Prez vows revenge after Khamenei's assassination

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leadership vacuum and sparks regional unrest, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatening severe retaliation. Amidst a near-total internet blackout, Tehran views this as a pivotal moment in the Middle East conflict.

Oil prices jump after US-Iran strikes
Worldn1-bih7d ago

Oil prices jump after US-Iran strikes

Oil prices rose by more than two percent after Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it had targeted a US air base in response to earlier US strikes, escalating tensions in the Gulf.

Report: Ivanka Trump Targeted in Iranian-Linked Assassination Plot
Politicsle-figarodigi24observador+10hotnewshindustan-timesindian-expressdagbladetiefimeridajerusalem-postndtv20-minuten+2 more12d ago13 sources

Report: Ivanka Trump Targeted in Iranian-Linked Assassination Plot

Reports indicate that Ivanka Trump was the target of an assassination plot linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). An Iran-trained Iraqi commander allegedly planned the attack, possessing blueprints of her Florida home as part of a revenge plot for the death of an Iranian official.

Iran Releases Music Video Thanking Sánchez for Opposing Trump's War
Worldel-mundo23d ago

Iran Releases Music Video Thanking Sánchez for Opposing Trump's War

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released a music video featuring images of missiles with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez's face, thanking him for his opposition to a potential war with the Trump administration. The video was published during the peak of the conflict in March.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Generals Consolidate Power
Politicsberlingske1mo ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Generals Consolidate Power

Experts suggest that Iran has become more of a military dictatorship than a clerical regime, as Revolutionary Guard generals have seized power following the war and Khamenei's death, making them feared and hated in the Middle East and wanted for terror in the West.

US-Iran Talks Fail Amid Regional Tensions and Conflicting Reports on Hormuz
WorldNYTaftonbladetSCMP+16svenska-dagbladetla-repubblicaindex-hrpolitikenTimes of Indiahindustan-timesjerusalem-postnaftemporiki+8 more1mo ago19 sources

US-Iran Talks Fail Amid Regional Tensions and Conflicting Reports on Hormuz

Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have concluded without an agreement, with the EU emphasizing the necessity of diplomacy. The development comes amidst conflicting reports from CENTCOM and Iran's Revolutionary Guards regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and a statement from Netanyahu.

China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Peace Plan for Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjle-mondewapoThe Guardiandr-dknzzukrainska-pravda+49 more2mo ago60 sources

China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Peace Plan for Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan for the Middle East, urging a ceasefire after a month-long war, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards continue to issue warnings against US companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, citing retaliation for 'targeted assassinations' of Iranian leaders.

Opinion: Iran War Primarily About US Credibility
Worldjerusalem-post2mo ago

Opinion: Iran War Primarily About US Credibility

An opinion piece argues that the ongoing Iran war is fundamentally about US credibility, with potential defeat for Iran's Revolutionary Guards risking regime destabilization and economic collapse.

White House Denies US-Iran Meeting Reports Amid Disputed Peace Talks
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+44NYTwsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newscnbc+36 more2mo ago47 sources

White House Denies US-Iran Meeting Reports Amid Disputed Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran 'wants peace' and there's a good chance of a deal, following his postponement of a strike threat citing 'productive conversations'. However, Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Tehran have dismissed Trump's peace talk claims as 'fake news' and accused him of 'contradictory behaviour', with the White House now calling reports of US-Iran official meetings 'speculative' as oil prices react to Trump's strike halt.

Trump's stance on Iran questioned as Revolutionary Guards mock his tweets
WorldReutersThe GuardianAl Jazeera+14berlingskele-figaroFrance 24die-presseindex-hrla-vanguardiaTimes of Indiahindustan-times+6 more2mo ago17 sources

Trump's stance on Iran questioned as Revolutionary Guards mock his tweets

US President Donald Trump's position on the Middle East conflict is sending mixed signals, with him declaring Iran 'almost destroyed' while also expressing shock at Iranian strikes. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have sarcastically responded to Trump's social media comments, stating that the outcome of war is not determined by tweets, indicating a new level of confrontation beyond diplomatic or military fields.

US Faces Elevated Terrorism Threats Amid Iran War, Domestic Incidents
WorldBBCNYTAl Jazeera+13berlingskeSCMPFrance 24index-hrTimes of Indiahindustan-timesDawniefimerida+5 more2mo ago16 sources

US Faces Elevated Terrorism Threats Amid Iran War, Domestic Incidents

The US is experiencing elevated terrorism threats, with federal authorities linking domestic incidents like bomb plots in New York and a ramming attack in Michigan to the backdrop of the ongoing Iran war and cuts at the FBI and Justice Department.

Explainer: Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?
Worldcbc2mo ago

Explainer: Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?

An explainer provides a history and overview of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detailing the powerful paramilitary force's significant control over the country. The IRGC remains a key player despite the ongoing war and internal dynamics.

Europol Targets Iran Revolutionary Guard Online Propaganda
Politicspublicon1-serbiavijesti-me+1balkan-web17d ago4 sources

Europol Targets Iran Revolutionary Guard Online Propaganda

Europol has launched an operation to restrict the online propaganda activities of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, identifying over 14,000 links. The campaign targeted recruitment, glorification of martyrdom, and fundraising efforts, with reports suggesting the use of AI.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Reportedly Seizes Wartime Power
Worldstraits-timesjapan-timesn1-bih1mo ago3 sources

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Reportedly Seizes Wartime Power

Reports indicate that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is seizing significant wartime power, potentially diminishing the influence of the Supreme Leader. This shift suggests a consolidation of authority within the Guard.

Iran Seizes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
PoliticsYahoo1mo ago

Iran Seizes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, an act seen as a defiance of US naval presence in the region. The incident further escalates tensions in the critical shipping lane.

PoliticsReutersCNNhaaretz1mo ago3 sources

US and Iran escalate tensions over strait blockade threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that military vessels approaching a key strait would be considered a ceasefire breach, while the U.S. military announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports is set to begin. This follows threats from former President Trump regarding blockading the same strait.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens 18 Tech Firms Including Apple, Google, Meta
TechnologyAPBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjle-mondeNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetfaz+49 more2mo ago60 sources

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens 18 Tech Firms Including Apple, Google, Meta

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reiterated its warning to US tech firms, explicitly listing 18 companies including Apple, Google, and Meta as targets for 'reciprocal action' starting tomorrow. This follows previous threats against leading American technology companies, which Iran claims are complicit in alleged Israeli-US intelligence-backed strikes.

French Prosecutors Investigate Paris Bank Attack, Suspect Iran's Revolutionary Guards
WorldReutersBBCle-monde+46The Guardiandr-dknosruvaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figaro+38 more2mo ago49 sources

French Prosecutors Investigate Paris Bank Attack, Suspect Iran's Revolutionary Guards

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters, following new arrests and ongoing probes into potential Islamist links, with suspicions now pointing towards Iran's Revolutionary Guards.