Iran's Revolutionary Guards have raised concerns about potentially mining navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US Navy to seek European expertise in mine warfare.
The government of Costa Rica has officially designated Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas as terrorist organizations.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that Iran's agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a government 'risk management' strategy to secure the country's oil supply.
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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.
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.
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.
Lebanon's Prime Minister has stated that Iran's Revolutionary Guards are commanding Hezbollah's operations within Lebanon, indicating a direct link in the ongoing regional 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.
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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.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced this evening that they launched a volley of missiles against American forces near Riyadh. While Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm...
Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, claimed that Iranian forces shot down a US F-15 fighter jet south of Tehran. He also asserted that no US ships were within 700 kilometers of the Persian Gulf, implying a retreat by the US Navy.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to increase the power, frequency, and range of their missile attacks, according to a report from Naftemporiki.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz states the US is committed to destroying Iran's military capabilities, while Qatar announces the arrest of 10 suspects spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, activating Tehran's most powerful geopolitical card and triggering an energy alert for potential price increases.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil transport gateway, amidst rising tensions with the United States.
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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.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are employing AI and viral Lego-style videos, featuring themes like 'L.O.S.E.R' and 'Make Iran Great Again,' as part of a sophisticated propaganda campaign to troll the United States on social media platforms.
A report indicates that Iran's Revolutionary Guards have assumed 'de facto control' of the government, pushing the president into a 'political deadlock' amid growing friction with the military leadership.
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 Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks targeting Israeli and US forces in the Persian Gulf, with reports detailing specific waves of advanced missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli assets.
Lebanon's Prime Minister has stated that Iran's Revolutionary Guards are in command of Hezbollah, highlighting the extent of Iranian influence in the region.
Three weeks into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have escalated their rhetoric, announcing new strategies, modern weapons, and a promised new wave of attacks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have struck an Israeli fighter jet, a claim that the Israeli military has denied, stating no damage was sustained.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have announced the arrest of 10 individuals described as 'foreign spies,' with four reportedly gathering intelligence on sensitive sites and economic infrastructure.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards view the conflict with the United States as central to their ideology, elevating it religiously and using it to justify their existence, though another factor is even more crucial to them.
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.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain on the 12th day of the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they launched missiles and sent unmanned aerial vehicles towards Tel Aviv, Israel, describing it as a combined attack.
A container ship was struck off the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a halt in traffic in the key global oil transit waterway, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards claiming control.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a Honduran-flagged fuel tanker, identified as the Athe Nova, was burning in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by two drones.
The Russian president sent a letter to his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian, the day after the death of the Iranian supreme leader during the attack carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have commenced military exercises along the southern coasts and islands of the Gulf, involving missiles, artillery, drones, special forces, and armored vehicles.
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 Guards Corps has launched a campaign aimed at recruiting children as young as 12 for the “defence of the homeland,” raising concerns from rights groups about life-threatening risks.
The Argentinian government, under Javier Milei, has officially classified Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a 'terrorist' organization, a move that enables the application of financial sanctions and operational restrictions.
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.
Reports are emerging about desertion within the ranks of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, indicating noticeable changes, though it is not yet considered a mass phenomenon.
The Lebanese Prime Minister has accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of commanding Hezbollah's operations against Israel, stating that the war was imposed on Lebanon.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they struck US airbases Al-Minhad in the United Arab Emirates and Ali Al-Salem in Kuwait, claiming these bases were used for attacks against Iranian islands in the Gulf. Authorities in the Emirates confirmed their air defense systems were activated in response.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reportedly stepped in to assist the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah in preparing for its latest conflict with Israel, particularly after the loss of its leader Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders.
Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards maintain operations despite setbacks, but analysts observe signs of pressure within the Iranian power system.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced the arrest of ten individuals described as "foreign spies" and "mercenaries" in the Khorasan Razavi province. The intelligence agency stated that these individuals have been identified and apprehended.
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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.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared readiness for 'total war' and warned that the Strait of Hormuz is a 'forbidden zone' following a bombing, escalating tensions despite Trump's suggestions of an impending end to the conflict.
Senior sources indicate that Iran's Revolutionary Guards have increased their influence in wartime decision-making, despite losing top commanders, pursuing a hardline strategy.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted a United States air base in Bahrain, the Islamic republic's elite force said in a statement carried on Tuesday by the official IRNA news agency.
Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader, stated that British bases in Cyprus are not being used by the US military for strikes against Iran, responding to threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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Major oil companies, trading houses, and international shipowners have suspended shipments of crude oil, refined products, and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz, following the US and Israeli attacks on...