Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Coverage of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Nexus archive.
- UK unveils plan to ban Iran Revolutionary Guards: ministry
The UK government announced plans to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and an Iran-linked group accused of attacks on the Jewish community, citing national security threats. The ban also targets proxies of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency and the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR), which has claimed attacks on Jewish properties in London.
- UK proscribes Iran's IRGC after 'threats to life' on British soil
The UK has proscribed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following 'threats to life' on British soil. The IRGC participated in a military rally, as noted in the article.
- Early Edition: July 13, 2026
President Trump announced the end of a ceasefire with Iran, warning of missile retaliation if Iran attempts to assassinate him. The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following attacks on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has since declared closed. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Gulf nations, escalating tensions in the region.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be designated a threat to national security with members facing up to life imprisonment
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been designated a threat to national security, with its members facing potential life imprisonment. The designation is outlined in the article's title, though no additional context is provided in the content.
- UK proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, Sky News reports
Britain has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, making it a criminal offense to associate with the group publicly. The IRGC, already under British sanctions, is an elite military force loyal to Iran's Supreme Leader established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes
Oman summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest drone strikes on sites in Musandam and al-Batinah governorates, demanding respect for sovereignty and good neighborly relations. Omani authorities reported rescuing 23 crew members from the GFS Galaxy vessel, with one still missing, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the vessel for ignoring shipping corridor instructions.
- Oman says 23 crew members of GFS Galaxy rescued while one still missing
Omani authorities rescued 23 crew members of the Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel, with one crew member still missing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for striking the vessel, which was disabled by fire and engine damage, while the Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported 10 of 11 Indian nationals rescued.
- Iran strikes American military assets in Gulf and Jordan, after US hits Iranian cities
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, closing the Strait of Hormuz, following U.S. strikes on Iranian cities. The U.S. military reported hitting Iranian targets after Iran attacked a Cyprus-registered ship, leading to casualties and missile interceptions in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan.
- Oman condemns attack on its territory
Oman condemns an attack on its territory claimed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The attack occurred hours after Oman hosted Iran's foreign minister to discuss security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, defying U.S. ultimatum
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired a missile at a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging it and declaring the strait closed until further notice. The attack defied a U.S. ultimatum demanding Iran guarantee safe passage, occurring after failed negotiations in Muscat involving Oman and Qatar.
- I created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and watched it spiral into monstrous murder machine. I fled to the West... but I don't feel guilty
The article's title states that the author created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, observed its transformation into a 'monstrous murder machine,' and fled to the West without feeling guilty.
- I created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and watched it spiral into monstrous murder machine. I fled to the West... but I don't feel guilty
A person who created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it became a 'monstrous murder machine' and fled to the West, stating they do not feel guilty.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard diverts six ships from Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) diverted six ships from the Strait of Hormuz's Omani corridor, with two ships heading toward Iran and four returning to the Gulf. The IRGC issued radio warnings to vessels using routes outside Iran's designated 'safe route'. Maritime intelligence firm Windward reported the incident.
- IRNA: Funeral prayers offered to Khamenei and family members, bodies shifted to 'designated site'
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians offered funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his family. Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, attended the prayers. The bodies have been transferred to a designated site.
- Sudan: Washington Warns of Further U.S. Sanctions Against Sudan's Islamist Movement
The US administration has warned Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, alleging they receive training and support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and indicated potential further sanctions.
- Shipping giant warns Strait of Hormuz chaos is 'new normal' as Tehran shifts 4M barrels
Hapag-Lloyd warns of heightened risk and operational chaos in the Strait of Hormuz due to military strikes and conflicting routing directives. Iran is moving 4.12 million barrels of crude oil from Kharg Island, with U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation escalating tensions.
- IRGC commander says Israel faces ‘humiliation and defeat’ in Lebanon
IRGC commander Esmail Qaani warned Israel could face 'humiliation and defeat' in southern Lebanon if it does not withdraw, referencing Israel's 2000 withdrawal from the region. He stated the choice to avoid a repeat of the 2000 withdrawal lies with Israel.
- Exclusive-Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has established covert cells in Iraq to attack Gulf countries hosting American forces, bypassing existing networks to avoid detection. Three to four cells, each with about 10 fighters, launched seven drone attacks between April 20 and May 17, targeting sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- CENTCOM says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian claims
CENTCOM asserts the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping with established safe pathways, countering Iran's claim of closing the strait. The statement follows Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaring the waterway fully closed after recent US strikes.
- US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons
The U.S. government imposed sanctions on 11 people and entities, including nine China- and Hong Kong-based individuals and companies, for supporting Iran's military procurement. A Hong Kong-based company was also targeted for operating within Iran’s clandestine banking network.
- Jordan military says shot it down five missiles from Iran
Jordanian forces intercepted five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed targeted a US 'command centre'. No casualties or material damage occurred, and Jordan reiterated its stance against airspace violations.
- Iran's IRGC releases new clips of its long-range missiles
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released new footage showing the launch of long-range missiles, including Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan, targeting US bases in the region. The launches are described as a response to an attack.
- Kuwaiti army intercepting attacks, as Iran strikes targets across the Middle East
The Kuwaiti army is intercepting hostile aerial targets as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims a drone attack on Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base. Iran reported destroying 21 targets at US air and naval bases across the Middle East.
- Sirens sound off in Bahrain
Bahrain's interior ministry has activated warning sirens, directing the public to seek safety. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for drone attacks on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, citing American 'aggression' as the reason.
- Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a ‘prisoner of war’
An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to support a Iran-backed militant group and planning 18 attacks in Europe, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London. He described himself as a 'prisoner of war' and accused U.S. rockets of killing civilians, while prosecutors allege he directed attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests.
- Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
A ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, and was reportedly operating as a 'floating armory' for ships to defend against pirates. The ship was spotted heading toward Iranian territorial waters after the seizure. The incident is one of several recent seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.
- New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
The New IRA, linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station, warning of further attacks. A 2020 report alleged connections between the group and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about global militant networks. Experts warn of a hybrid warfare model involving Russia, Iran, and non-state actors sharing tactics.
- Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on a container ship near Oman's coast, citing the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel as justification for the aggression.
- Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of brokering arms sales between Iran and Sudan. She is accused of trafficking drones, bombs, and ammunition through her Omani company Atlas International Business, which received $7 million in payments. Mafi faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.