IRGC Navy
نیروی دریایی سپاه
IRGC branch
🚫 Sanctions record
IRGC Navy (IRGC branch) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the FTO, IRGC programs. Artesh has recorded 186 mentions in news coverage, most recently on September 16, 2026.
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- IRGC NAVY
- Programs
- FTO, IRGC
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View Timeline →IRGC Navy Claims Full Monitoring of Persian Gulf Vessels
The IRGC Navy has asserted that it monitors all vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman, claiming the capability to…
IRGC Navy Chief Commends Public Support During 200 Nights of Demonstrations
The commander of the IRGC Navy has commended the Iranian public for their sustained support during 200 nights of nationwide demonstrations in favor of the…
Supertanker Explodes After Striking Mines in Restricted Zone South of Hormuz, Says IRGC Navy
A supertanker exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to navigate through a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the IRGC…
Super-tanker 'Algaya' Explodes After Striking Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz
The supertanker 'Algaya' exploded after hitting naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the IRGC Navy Command. This incident highlights the…
IRGC Navy Chief Warns of Response to Hostile Movements in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Navy commander Ali Ozmaei announced that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and surveillance, asserting that any hostile actions will be met…
IRGC Navy Commander Warns of Targeted Response to Hostile Moves
Brigadier General Ali Ozmaei, the commander of the IRGC Navy, has stated that any hostile actions against Iran will be met with targeted responses. This…
Iran's IRGC Claims Destruction of US Saildrone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US Saildrone Explorer reconnaissance vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, releasing footage of…
IRGC Navy: American Drone Destroyed in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy has claimed to have destroyed an American drone in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident involves the Iranian military and highlights ongoing…
IRGC Issues Warning to Tanker Crews Near Kuwait and Bahrain Amid US Attacks on Iranian Vessels
The IRGC Navy has issued a warning to tanker crews near Kuwait and Bahrain ports following US attacks on Iranian vessels. This warning highlights the…
Iran's IRGC Threatens Oil Tankers Near Bahrain and Kuwait Following US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued threats against oil tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes on Iranian vessels near Kharg Island.…
Iran's IRGC Captures U.S. Unmanned Submersible in Hormuz Strait
Iran's IRGC captured a U.S. unmanned submarine in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant military development. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and…
IRGC Navy Captures Advanced US Unmanned Submersible in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy has seized a US unmanned submersible equipped with advanced underwater technology in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between…
Iran's IRGC Navy Warns Vessels Amid Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC navy has issued a warning to vessels in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz against unauthorized movements, emphasizing the need…
IRGC Navy Retaliates Against US-Linked Vessels and Oil Tankers
The IRGC Navy has attacked three vessels linked to the United States and three oil tankers that were deemed to be trespassing, as a response…
IRGC Navy Halts Rogue Supertanker in Strait of Hormuz After Sea Mine Incident
The IRGC Navy has stopped a rogue supertanker that was navigating an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage. This incident…
IRGC Navy Claims Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid US Rebuttal
The IRGC Navy asserts that Iranian forces maintain 'complete and decisive' control over the Strait of Hormuz, countering claims from US officials that the waterway…
IRGC Navy Claims Surveillance Over CENTCOM Naval Units, Warns of Potential Military Action
The IRGC Navy announced that it is monitoring US CENTCOM naval units in the region and issued a warning regarding a potential 'zero hour' for…
IRGC Navy Intercepts Four Ships in Strait of Hormuz for Violating Regulations
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy intercepted four ships in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they were violating maritime regulations. This incident involves the…
IRGC Navy Prevents US-Backed Illegal Transit in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy has successfully blocked four vessels attempting to illegally transit the Strait of Hormuz, which were reportedly backed by the United States. This…
IRGC Navy Warns US Naval Units Approaching Critical Point for Potential Operation
The IRGC Navy has issued a warning regarding the proximity of US naval forces to a potential Iranian operation, indicating heightened tensions in the region.…