Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
- Reports this week
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What's happening
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IRGC members were targeted in armed attacks in Kermanshah Province, a city with strong ties to Kurdistan.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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IRGC targeted Amazon data center infrastructure as Iran launched attacks across the Gulf region amid Trump's ceasefire suspension.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Mines were struck west of the Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, prompting IRGC warnings of retaliation.Some support8 reports
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US forces deployed in the Middle East and are monitoring Iranian targeting capabilities.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is the core of the Iranian regime's power structure, contributing to regional geopolitical instability and targeting Israel.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran amid regional tensions involving the IRGC, Hezbollah, and Hamas.Some support1 report
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IRGC and US military forces engaged in a maritime standoff and conducted operations in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported30 reports
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A7 Network, a Russia-linked settlement system, is enabling payments for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Well supported4 reports
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Political criticism and IRGC actions around Hormuz occur amidst discussions of US policy on Iran's nuclear program.Well supported117 reports8 developments inside
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ONS reported UK CPI inflation data while the IRGC Navy issued a statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising USD demand due to Iran-related risks.Some support1 report
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is targeting energy facilities in the Red Sea, leading to an escalation of potential conflict with the United States.Some support5 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported15 reports3 developments inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.Some support2 reports
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Canada announced new sanctions targeting Iranian officials, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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Beck criticized Netanyahu's political stance, leading the IRGC to order surveillance, while Iran agents were tried in Hamburg court.Some support1 report
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks against American service members on July 18th.Well supported7 reports
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US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.Well supported130 reports15 developments inside
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Iran responds to US military campaign as Araghchi warns Trump of heavier price, while IRGC warns about US bombers in the region.Well supported23 reports2 developments inside
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Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.Well supported114 reports32 developments inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a senior official body of the Iranian state. Akhlaqi has been nominated as the new defense minister.Well supported14 reports
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent applies economic pressure on Iran, while the IRGC responds to armed uprisings in Sistan.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The IRGC wrote a letter urging Americans to stop their government, while US labor unions protested the US Israeli war machine and demanded an end to the war with Iran.Some support1 report
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Iran's nuclear program and economic crisis are raising regional concerns, prompting Saudi Arabia to cooperate with Israel against Houthis.Some support1 report
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of a painful response to US military strikes and claims to intercept a US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz.Some support2 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened commercial shipping and directed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported58 reports3 developments inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tracked and destroyed a U.S. UAV on September 14, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli attacks in Lebanon escalated regional conflict on June 1.Well supported82 reports44 developments inside
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Al Jazeera reported Iranian claims of attack and linked the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to naval positions in Konarak.Some support2 reports
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Iran closed and claimed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing military hardening and proxy involvement.Some support1 report
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Lavrov visited Tehran, resulting in a strategic partnership treaty, while the IRGC reported a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported3 reports
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US deploys military capabilities and IRGC warns of escalation following US-Israel attacks in West Asia.Some support13 reports
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Al-Saadi, linked to IRGC attacks, was arrested by the FBI in Istanbul, while an explosion occurred in Liege, Belgium.Some support2 reports
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US targets institutions in NY and LA as Iran-linked plots intensify globally, involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias.Some support1 report
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Trump ordered strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, targeting the IRGC and the broader Iranian regime.Well supported65 reports4 developments inside
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Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel, amid ongoing IDF operations and opposition to US-Iran peace talks.Well supported84 reports21 developments inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is operating under a heightened alert status in Iran.Well supported7 reports
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IRGC operations, supported by the Iranian regime, extend into Europe and involve recruiting organized crime gangs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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EU law enforcement restricts data sharing with US authorities as IRGC networks operate transnationally across the EU.Some support1 report
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated its role in protecting Iran's national interests and security.Well supported3 reports
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The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.Some support2 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting on behalf of Iran, has targeted institutions in Europe, with an incident reported in the town of Heemstede.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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EU leaders condemned Iran's nuclear threats as IRGC Basij facilities were targeted by resistance units.Some support1 report
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US guided ships off Oman's coast amid IRGC reports of tankers striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz.Some support2 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken actions that challenge the commercial shipping norms established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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The Houthi group, Hezbollah, and other proxies operate under the supervision and training of the Iranian IRGC, often involving Iraq.Well supported8 reports
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The IRGC claimed a supertanker was hit by a sea mine in the Red Sea, while Donald Trump maintained a blockade on Iranian maritime traffic.Some support7 reports
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IRGC navy attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz while Pezeshkian and Trump commented on the conflict, alongside a settler attack near Ramallah.Some support1 report
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The U.S. has imposed sanctions and monitoring of the nuclear program, while Iran is tasked with managing maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported24 reports13 developments inside
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US targets companies involved in Iranian oil trade while Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia seeks a regional alliance.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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IRGC missile attacks prompted US military retaliation on September 5th.Well supported21 reports
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Iran's IRGC navy attacked ships flagged by Antigua and Barbuda near the Strait of Hormuz.Some support15 reports
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Britain has banned support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following hostile activity by Iranian proxies in the UK.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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MI5 revealed that the IRGC is using front organizations to conduct arson and terror operations in Britain.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a military organization of Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz is located in Hormozgan Province.Well supported48 reports1 development inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted a drone attack aimed at destroying US aircraft stationed at RAF Fairford.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Iranian regime-linked tankers are operating in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific to generate revenue through illicit cargo networks.Some support2 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is operating near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while an expert tracks Iran's potential spoofing use.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims surveillance over Oman's maritime space.Some support2 reports
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Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are preparing for an expanded conflict by replenishing advanced drone arsenals.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted US Navy ships and civilian mariners in the Gulf of Oman.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Events traced to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, step by step, newest first- US investment limits may restrict IRGC's access to sensitive technologyUS investment limits may restrict IRGC's access to sensitive technologyPossible
- US strikes damage IRGC assets and change Iran's defense doctrineUS strikes damage IRGC assets and change Iran's defense doctrineAlready happening
- US sanctions may restrict IRGC funding via Iraqi financial networksThe IRGC could face financial restrictions due to US sanctions on Iraqi networksLikely
- Sanctions on fuel supplier may reduce IRGC's proxy effectivenessSanctions on fuel supplier may reduce IRGC's proxy effectivenessPossible
- IRGC may face increased demands supporting Houthi expansionThe IRGC may face increased operational demands supporting Houthi expansionLikely
- Increased U.S. munitions use in Iran conflict raises IRGC riskIncreased U.S. munitions use in Iran conflict raises IRGC riskPossible
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- Increased conflict pressure may raise IRGC's operational demands on HezbollahThe IRGC may face increased operational demands to sustain Hezbollah's military capabilitiesPossible
- Hezbollah's operational decline may strain IRGC's regional strategyThe IRGC's strategic support for Hezbollah may face strain amid operational declinesPossible
- UK air support may increase operational demands on IRGCThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may face increased operational demands from the conflictPossible
- Iran's nuclear path could increase IRGC's strategic valueIran's nuclear path could increase IRGC's strategic valuePossible
- IRGC funding may shrink as Kharg Island oil exports haltThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may face reduced funding as Kharg Island's oil exports are curtailedLikely
- Escalating regional conflict may increase IRGC's assertiveness in HormuzEscalating regional conflict may increase IRGC's assertiveness in HormuzPossible
- Hezbollah's illicit operations may reinforce IRGC's strategic capacityIRGC's strategic influence may be reinforced by Hezbollah's illicit operations in LebanonPossible
- Heightened Houthi fighting may increase IRGC operational demandsIncreased Houthi military operations may heighten operational demands on the IRGCLikely
- Internal power struggle may challenge IRGC's institutional backingInternal power struggle may challenge IRGC's institutional backingPossible
- China's dual-use goods may challenge IRGC's influence over HouthisChina's dual-use goods may challenge IRGC's influence over HouthisPossible
- IRGC's regional agenda may advance through Houthi operationsIRGC's regional agenda may advance through successful Houthi operationsLikely
- Hormuz diplomatic impasse may increase IRGC's operational readinessThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may maintain heightened readiness due to the Hormuz impasse.Possible
- IRGC's influence may grow as Iran-backed factions gain political space in IraqIRGC's influence may grow as Iran-backed factions gain political space in IraqPossible
- New US laser system could increase operational risk for IRGCThe IRGC may face increased operational risk from new US counter-drone defensesPossible
- IRGC leadership restructured amid escalating threats in HormuzThe IRGC is undergoing major restructuring to support offensive operations amid regional escalation.Likely
- US and Kuwaiti military presence raises operational threat to IRGCIncreased US and Kuwaiti operations in the Gulf raise operational threat to IRGC.Likely
- Iran's financial instability may restrict IRGC's regional operationsIran's claimed financial instability could restrict the IRGC's ability to fund regional operationsPossible
- US strike may increase operational threat to IRGC in Bandar AbbasUS strike may increase operational threat to IRGC in Bandar AbbasPossible
- Increased regional tensions and internal crackdown heighten IRGC demandsIncreased regional tensions and internal crackdown heighten IRGC demandsLikely
- US strikes damage IRGC infrastructure and kill senior leadersUS and Israeli strikes have devastated the IRGC's military infrastructure and killed senior leadersAlready happening
- Import pause may constrain IRGC's operational resourcesThe IRGC's operational capacity may be constrained by foreign currency restrictionsPossible
- Houthi escalation strengthens IRGC's control over Hormuz passageThe IRGC's operational control and leverage increase amid maritime choke point crises.Likely
- UK sanctions may restrict IRGC capacity after security plot assessmentUK sanctions may restrict IRGC capacity following security plot assessmentLikely
- Iran's inclusion in security pact may require IRGC restraintThe IRGC may face new commitments to restrain armed organizations in a regional pactPossible
- US sanctions may disrupt IRGC's financial support networksUS sanctions on Iranian banks may disrupt the IRGC's financial support networksPossible
- Iran's Hormuz closure may reinforce IRGC's maritime controlThe IRGC may reinforce its military and regulatory control over the Strait of HormuzPossible
- US strike options may constrain IRGC operations in IranNew US strike options and economic pressure could severely constrain IRGC operations.Possible
- Escalating conflict increases IRGC's strategic need for Hezbollah proxyThe IRGC may need to intensify its strategic support for Hezbollah amid conflict escalation.Likely
- IRGC funding may shift if Iran's frozen assets are unfrozenIRGC's funding and operations could change if Iran's frozen assets are releasedPossible
- Escalation and talks failure increase IRGC's regional strategic necessityIRGC's regional role may increase as peace talks stall amid Hezbollah strikesPossible
- Iran's IRGC faces financial strain from Hormuz tensionsThe IRGC faces financial strain due to massive foreign exchange shortfalls in IranLikely
- IRGC increases military presence in Hormuz during US-Iran warIRGC's operational role in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies amid US-Iran warLikely
- Escalation in Lebanon may increase strategic demands on IRGCIncreased regional conflict may raise strategic demands on the IRGCLikely
- Hezbollah conflict may increase operational risk for IRGCIncreased regional conflict may raise operational risk for the IRGCLikely
- How will the joint condemnation of Iranian malign influence affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?The IRGC faces increased international pressure and cooperation against its proxiesReported
- How will the economic pressure on Iran affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?Economic pressure from the US may cause divisions within the IRGCReported
- How do US military strikes on Iranian military sites affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?US strikes degrade IRGC military capabilities in southern IranReported
- How will the diplomatic accord and conflict status affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?The IRGC's ability to maintain its strategic chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz may diminish due to the US-Iran deal.Reported
- How does the disruption of the Lebanon-Syria corridor affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?Israeli interdiction impairs IRGC's ability to arm Hezbollah in LebanonReported
Explainers that pass through Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a step on the way to someone else- Strait of Hormuz disruption may drive up energy costs for EuropeGlobal oil supply disruption may raise energy costs for EuropeLikely
- The Middle East faces heightened instability and energy supply risks from US-Iran strikesThe Middle East faces heightened instability and energy supply risks from US-Iran strikesLikely
- Iranian attacks may increase supply risk premium for Brent crudeBrent crude prices may rise due to increased supply risk in key shipping lanes.Possible
- Saudi Arabia faces increased risk from Gulf instabilitySaudi Arabia faces increased operational risk from regional instability in the GulfPossible
- Hormuz disruption drives Brent crude prices toward $100Hormuz disruption drives Brent crude prices toward $100Likely
- Iran's control of Hormuz may disrupt Saudi Arabia's oil exportsIran's control of Hormuz may disrupt Saudi Arabia's oil exportsLikely
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- Qatar's energy transit risks rising amid Iranian control of HormuzQatar's energy exports face increased risk from Iranian control of HormuzPossible
- Iran's control of Hormuz may threaten Europe's energy securitySupply disruptions in the vital waterway could increase energy costs and threaten Europe's energy security.Likely
- Mahan Air may face operational risks amid US-Iran military escalationMahan Air may face operational constraints due to heightened military risk in the Persian GulfPossible
- ADNOC supply chain faces risk from Hormuz attacksADNOC's supply chain faces increased risk and costs due to attacks in the Strait of HormuzLikely
- Geopolitical tensions may influence the Federal Reserve's inflation outlookThe Federal Reserve may adjust policy based on geopolitical instability and energy price volatilityPossible
- Attacks on commercial vessels may challenge IMO's maritime safety normsThe International Maritime Organization may face challenges to its regulatory norms due to maritime attacks.Possible
- Iranian threats may increase geopolitical risk for KuwaitIranian threats could increase geopolitical risk for KuwaitPossible
- Iranian escalation may increase risks to Strait of HormuzIncreased military threats could raise risks to the Strait of Hormuz's security.Likely
- Hormuz instability may keep Brent crude prices volatileHormuz instability may keep Brent crude prices volatilePossible
- UK sanctions against Iran may heighten Middle East geopolitical riskIncreased geopolitical tensions and sanctions may raise risk in the Middle EastPossible
- Increased sanctions and heightened security measures are affecting Great Britain's geopolitical stanceIncreased sanctions and heightened security measures are affecting Great Britain's geopolitical stance.Likely
- UK sanctions may restrict Iran's operational capacity and fundingUK sanctions may restrict Iran's operational capacity and funding.Likely
- Strait of Hormuz tensions may disrupt Petroleum Development Oman's exportsIncreased tensions in Strait of Hormuz may disrupt Petroleum Development Oman's exportsPossible
- Strait of Hormuz tensions may raise operational costs for ADNOCADNOC may face higher operational risks and costs due to Strait of Hormuz tensionsPossible
- Strait of Hormuz tensions could raise Brent crude pricesBrent crude prices may rise due to increased supply risk in the Strait of Hormuz.Likely
- Trump's demands may increase operational risk for Israeli Air ForceIncreased regional tensions may raise operational risk for the Israeli Air Force.Possible
- Iranian attacks in Hormuz could strain Pentagon's munitions supplyIranian attacks in Hormuz may force the Pentagon to replace $21 billion in munitions.Likely
- Conflict in Hormuz may drive up Brent prices amid supply fearsConflict in Hormuz drives up Brent prices amid global supply fearsAlready happening
- Regional tensions may disrupt shipping through the Red SeaIncreased regional instability could disrupt shipping through the Red SeaPossible
- Hormuz tensions may disrupt Dubai's vital global trade routesHormuz tensions may disrupt Dubai's vital global trade routesPossible
- Rising tensions in Hormuz may drive up Brent crude pricesBrent crude prices could rise due to increased risk in the Strait of HormuzPossible
- Hormuz attacks drive Brent crude prices up amid regional conflictRegional conflict and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz cause oil price volatility and surges.Reported
- How does the international pressure on the Iranian establishment affect Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei?US bounty program targets senior leaders of the Iranian establishmentReported
- U.S. strikes degrade Iran's military, causing civilian deathsU.S. strikes degrade Iran's military and cause civilian casualtiesIncludes Brind's reasoning
- Explosions reported in Tehran as regional conflict intensifiesTehran experiences explosions and attacks amid regional military escalationReported
- IRGC attacks threaten Kuwaiti shipping in Strait of HormuzKuwait faces increased risk of shipping disruption from IRGC attacksReported
Around Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps this week
News at the entities that move Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps most-
Trinidad and Tobago TransactionalMinistry of Labour allocates funds to Launchpad to support micro-enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Iran StructuralThe US Treasury Department expanded restrictions on US investments targeting Cuba, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Bandar Abbas StructuralUS military conducted strikes against Iranian targets, including a ground control station in Bandar Abbas.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Kuwait OperationalNew export routes are being planned from Gulf states as energy security challenges shift capital allocation globally.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Mohsen Rezaei StructuralMohammadi, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, ordered the military to overthrow the Iranian regime.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump tariffs are reshaping commercial patterns across various industries.Moves Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Connections
The 40 strongest of 358, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Reza Valizadeh Transactional
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps arrested Reza Valizadeh in September 2024.
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Trinidad and Tobago Transactional
Trinidad and Tobago formally designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
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Iraj Masjedi Structural
Iraj Masjedi holds the position of Deputy Coordinator of the IRGC Quds Force.
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Juffair Transactional
IRGC conducted a strike against a Naval Support Activity located in Juffair.
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Iran Structural
The IRGC is the mandated, integral, and armed military component of the Iranian state structure.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Structural
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy functions as the maritime branch of the larger Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Houthis Structural
The IRGC provides critical military, financial, and operational support and direct supervision over the Houthi movement.
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Mohsen Rezaei Structural
Mohsen Rezaei holds and has held formal command and official roles within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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United States Central Command Operational
CENTCOM and IRGC engage in active, mutual military conflict involving strikes, attacks, and retaliatory operations.
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Bandar Abbas Structural
The IRGC utilizes Bandar Abbas as a critical base of operations, logistics hub, and headquarters for its military activities.
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Mohammad Reza Naqdi Structural
Mohammad Reza Naqdi serves as a senior commander and adviser within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump and the IRGC engage in active, reciprocal military conflict, threats, and policy maneuvering.
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Tehran Structural
The IRGC is a core military and functional component integral to the state apparatus and regime power based in Tehran.
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Bahrain Operational
The IRGC conducts repeated, hostile military strikes and retaliatory operations against targets within Bahrain.
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Hezbollah Structural
IRGC founded and maintains Hezbollah as a strategic proxy, providing continuous funding, weapons, and strategic direction.
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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr Structural
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr holds or held a senior command position within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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American Operational
IRGC engages in active military conflict, including missile strikes and targeting, against American military sites and forces.
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Ahmad Vahidi Structural
Ahmad Vahidi holds the formal leadership role as Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Mohsen Rezaee Structural
Mohsen Rezaee has held and holds senior official and command positions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Kuwait Operational
The IRGC conducts military attacks, including drone strikes and missile launches, against Kuwait, which actively defends against these incursions.
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Hormuz Operational
The IRGC actively asserts military and regulatory control over the Strait of Hormuz, frequently restricting or closing the waterway.
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PENTAGON Operational
The IRGC and US military engage in active conflict, including maritime standoffs, strikes, and direct behavioral influence.
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Mahan Air Structural
Mahan Air functions as the primary logistical and transport network for the IRGC, supporting its operations and personnel movement.
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Iraq Structural
The IRGC establishes and directs covert military cells and proxy attacks within Iraq.
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Yadollah Javani Structural
Yadollah Javani serves as a political deputy and adviser to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Hossein Alaei Structural
Hossein Alaei served as a senior commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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England Operational
IRGC members operate in England, leading to formal bans on support and threats against UK bases and military assets.
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Fairford Operational
The IRGC actively plots, threatens, and issues warnings regarding hostile actions against the Fairford base.
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Army Transactional
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captured an unmanned submarine belonging to the US Army.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Structural
The IRGC provides institutional backing for Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership, while he exercises control over the organization through key appointments.
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Mohammad Karami Structural
Mohammad Karami holds the functional role of Commander of the ground forces within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Hamas Structural
The IRGC provides financial support and strategic direction to Hamas.
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Amazon Operational
The IRGC has been observed targeting and claiming responsibility for attacks against Amazon's data center infrastructure.
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supreme leader Structural
The Supreme Leader holds formal authority over the IRGC, appointing its commanders.
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Florida Structural
Florida state law is formally designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization.
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Kharg Island Structural
The IRGC maintains functional control over Kharg Island, which serves as a critical oil terminal and economic lifeline for the organization.
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Qatar Operational
The IRGC conducts hostile military operations and threats against interests within Qatar.
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Babak Zanjani Structural
Babak Zanjani and his network provide financial support and money laundering services that enable the IRGC's activities.
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Larak Island Structural
The IRGC utilizes Larak Island as a functional military base and launch site for naval and rocket deployments.
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Channel 3 Structural
Channel 3 serves as the dedicated state media platform utilized by the IRGC for media dissemination and broadcast.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
26 events- Mines were struck west of the Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, prompting IRGC warnings of retaliation.
- US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran amid regional tensions involving the IRGC, Hezbollah, and Hamas.
- A7 Network, a Russia-linked settlement system, is enabling payments for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- ONS reported UK CPI inflation data while the IRGC Navy issued a statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising USD demand due to Iran-related risks.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Beck criticized Netanyahu's political stance, leading the IRGC to order surveillance, while Iran agents were tried in Hamburg court.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a senior official body of the Iranian state. Akhlaqi has been nominated as the new defense minister.
- The IRGC wrote a letter urging Americans to stop their government, while US labor unions protested the US Israeli war machine and demanded an end to the war with Iran.
- Iran's nuclear program and economic crisis are raising regional concerns, prompting Saudi Arabia to cooperate with Israel against Houthis.
- Al Jazeera reported Iranian claims of attack and linked the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to naval positions in Konarak.
- Iran closed and claimed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing military hardening and proxy involvement.
- Lavrov visited Tehran, resulting in a strategic partnership treaty, while the IRGC reported a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US targets institutions in NY and LA as Iran-linked plots intensify globally, involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias.
- EU law enforcement restricts data sharing with US authorities as IRGC networks operate transnationally across the EU.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated its role in protecting Iran's national interests and security.
- EU leaders condemned Iran's nuclear threats as IRGC Basij facilities were targeted by resistance units.
- US guided ships off Oman's coast amid IRGC reports of tankers striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Houthi group, Hezbollah, and other proxies operate under the supervision and training of the Iranian IRGC, often involving Iraq.
- The IRGC claimed a supertanker was hit by a sea mine in the Red Sea, while Donald Trump maintained a blockade on Iranian maritime traffic.
- IRGC navy attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz while Pezeshkian and Trump commented on the conflict, alongside a settler attack near Ramallah.
- Iran's IRGC navy attacked ships flagged by Antigua and Barbuda near the Strait of Hormuz.
- MI5 revealed that the IRGC is using front organizations to conduct arson and terror operations in Britain.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted a drone attack aimed at destroying US aircraft stationed at RAF Fairford.
- Iranian regime-linked tankers are operating in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific to generate revenue through illicit cargo networks.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims surveillance over Oman's maritime space.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted US Navy ships and civilian mariners in the Gulf of Oman.
September 2026
8 events- US forces deployed in the Middle East and are monitoring Iranian targeting capabilities.
- IRGC and US military forces engaged in a maritime standoff and conducted operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent applies economic pressure on Iran, while the IRGC responds to armed uprisings in Sistan.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of a painful response to US military strikes and claims to intercept a US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tracked and destroyed a U.S. UAV on September 14, 2026.
- US deploys military capabilities and IRGC warns of escalation following US-Israel attacks in West Asia.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is operating under a heightened alert status in Iran.
- IRGC missile attacks prompted US military retaliation on September 5th.
August 2026
3 events- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is targeting energy facilities in the Red Sea, leading to an escalation of potential conflict with the United States.
- Canada announced new sanctions targeting Iranian officials, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- IRGC operations, supported by the Iranian regime, extend into Europe and involve recruiting organized crime gangs.
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July 2026
10 events- IRGC targeted Amazon data center infrastructure as Iran launched attacks across the Gulf region amid Trump's ceasefire suspension.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks against American service members on July 18th.
- Iran responds to US military campaign as Araghchi warns Trump of heavier price, while IRGC warns about US bombers in the region.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened commercial shipping and directed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump ordered strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, targeting the IRGC and the broader Iranian regime.
- The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.
- US targets companies involved in Iranian oil trade while Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia seeks a regional alliance.
- Britain has banned support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following hostile activity by Iranian proxies in the UK.
- Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are preparing for an expanded conflict by replenishing advanced drone arsenals.
June 2026
13 events- IRGC members were targeted in armed attacks in Kermanshah Province, a city with strong ties to Kurdistan.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is the core of the Iranian regime's power structure, contributing to regional geopolitical instability and targeting Israel.
- Political criticism and IRGC actions around Hormuz occur amidst discussions of US policy on Iran's nuclear program.
- US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.
- Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli attacks in Lebanon escalated regional conflict on June 1.
- Al-Saadi, linked to IRGC attacks, was arrested by the FBI in Istanbul, while an explosion occurred in Liege, Belgium.
- Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel, amid ongoing IDF operations and opposition to US-Iran peace talks.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting on behalf of Iran, has targeted institutions in Europe, with an incident reported in the town of Heemstede.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken actions that challenge the commercial shipping norms established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions and monitoring of the nuclear program, while Iran is tasked with managing maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a military organization of Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz is located in Hormozgan Province.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is operating near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while an expert tracks Iran's potential spoofing use.