IRGC members were killed during US-led strikes in Iraq against militants, with bodies being returned through the Mehran border crossing.

The entities involved

• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps →

  military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran

  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.Tue 22:41
  • Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.Tue 21:17
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Oman's strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as peace terms are sought, with the US issuing threats against Oman.Tue 22:51
  • Syria is seeking to expand its transit role by planning railway connections with Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.Tue 20:44
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Nigerian Airways transported pilgrims, and the BASA agreement for direct flights was debated.Tue 23:50
  • Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue in the Red Sea, while China asks Iran to rein in the Houthis.Tue 23:28

Related events

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks against American service members on July 18th.Jul 19
• IRGC members were targeted in armed attacks in Kermanshah Province, a city with strong ties to Kurdistan.Jun 30
• US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.Jun 7
• Gulf Arab allies prepare for US strikes as Ansar Allah attacks Saudi infrastructure amid diplomatic talks.Tue 00:43
• The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.Jul 26