- Iran threatens Gulf nations via the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical tensions rise, coinciding with a visit by Marco Rubio to the Middle East.
- Geopolitical tensions and resolutions concerning the Iran situation are influencing market volatility in the Middle East.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, triggering ceremonies in Iraq and postponing a war in the Middle East.
- Elite factions, including the IRGC, were involved in the leadership transition following Ali Khamenei's death.
The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.
Who's involved
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Part of
Elite factions, including the IRGC, were involved in the leadership transition following Ali Khamenei's death.Also in this story
- A leadership crisis unfolded on July 1st, involving clashes over political direction and a conspiracy to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his late father Ali Khamenei, with hard-line power centers aligned with the IRGC preferring him.
- Regime insiders are involved in a power struggle concerning the leadership of the Iranian regime.
The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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Mojtaba Khamenei
cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
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Ali Khamenei
cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026)
Related events
- Leadership reshuffle occurs as the IRGC remains a military organization of the regime while facing pressure from the US administration via naval blockades.
- Leadership focus shifted to a successor amid an ongoing regional conflict involving Mojtaba and Ali Khamenei.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted military retaliation against the United States on January 1, 2026.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operates in response to strikes conducted on Iranian territory.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was identified as a key target of recent US military strikes.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- ncr-iran.orgResistance Units Weekly Report: Nationwide Operations Target Tehran’s Campaign of Terror - NCRI