- US-Iran military escalation and Strait of Hormuz maritime crisis
- Military activities are underway across West Asia, with the US targeting the Iranian oil economy through sanctions.
- US sanctions are being applied to restrict financial dealings with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and target the Iranian regime.
Crippling sanctions are paralyzing the national economy, and the IRGC continues to back the clerical rulers of the Islamic Republic.
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Updated Jul 3
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What happened
Crippling sanctions are paralyzing the national economy, and the IRGC continues to back the clerical rulers of the Islamic Republic.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sanctions aim to sever lifelines sustaining the IRGC, while Masoud Pezeshkian insists national cohesion neutralizes US pressure.Sub-event
- IRGC-affiliated monopolies are dominating the national economy.Sub-event
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained economic control over key sectors of the national economy, allowing it to negotiate with civilian government leadership.Sub-event
Sanctions have led to national economic paralysis, while the IRGC maintains support for the clerical regime.1 source
Internal dissent and leadership questions are rising due to sanctions and government control.1 source
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US sanctions are being applied to restrict financial dealings with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and target the Iranian regime.Also in this story
- China's continued trade is undermining US sanctions aimed at choking off revenue to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The US State Department imposed sanctions on an Iranian company on June 30, 2026.
- Investigation launched into the alleged sale of components from U.S. tech firms to ZTE for use in an Iranian government deal.
Within US-Iran military escalation and Strait of Hormuz maritime crisis
The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
Related events
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated its role in protecting Iran's national interests and security.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken actions that challenge the commercial shipping norms established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- The Iranian government supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through its oil sales arm, while Iranian companies operate from Dubai offices.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is the core of the Iranian regime's power structure, contributing to regional geopolitical instability and targeting Israel.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Donald Trump, and Masoud Pezeshkian are involved in growing influence and signing an MoU.