Rasoul Sanaei Rad
رسول سنایی راد
Political Deputy of the IRGC
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View Timeline →Iran Update Special Report, July 1, 2026
Iran is pressuring the United States to unfreeze financial assets and acknowledge Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz as part of their memorandum of…
Protests Continued Overnight in Iranian Cities
Protests erupted across multiple Iranian cities over economic conditions and government repression, continuing into the night with reports of clashes and arrests. The demonstrations have…
Saudi Arabia Releases Five Fishermen from Bushehr After One Year
Five fishermen from Bushehr, detained by Saudi authorities for a year, were released and are returning home. This incident follows a recent escalation of tensions,…
A Member of Parliament: Iran Can Detain Dozens of Saudi Citizens in Retaliation
Iranian MP Hosseyn Naqvi Hosseini warned that Iran could detain Saudi citizens in retaliation for the arrest of Iranians in Saudi Arabia. This comes amid…
IRGC Threatens ISIS with Continued Missile Strikes
The IRGC has threatened ISIS with further missile strikes if they continue their attacks on Iran, following a recent attack that killed 17 people in…
Khamenei's Representative: The IRGC Has Never Interfered in Elections, Will Not Interfere, and Will Not in the Future
Ali Saidi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in the IRGC, claims the military has never interfered in elections and will not in the future, despite…
Rouhani Warns Iranian Armed Forces Against 'Political Games'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the armed forces against engaging in political activities and economic temptations, emphasizing the importance of their neutrality ahead of the…
IRGC Official Accuses Motahari of 'Playing for the Enemy' and 'Media Manipulation'
The IRGC's political deputy criticized Deputy Speaker Ali Motahari for his comments on missile launches and the JCPOA, labeling them as harmful to national security…
Commander of the IRGC Criticizes Attempts by Some to 'Reform Relations with the U.S.'
The IRGC Commander criticized government officials for attempting to reform relations with the U.S., asserting they cannot be considered revolutionary. He emphasized the importance of…
Ali Motahari: Armed Forces Should Not Act Like a Party or Economic Entity
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, emphasized that the armed forces should not engage in political activities or act like economic entities, warning…
IRGC's Reaction to Khamenei's Directive on Election Interference
The IRGC's political deputy asserted that the armed forces have historically refrained from interfering in elections, emphasizing their role in explanation rather than political involvement.…
IRGC's Response to Reports of 'Torture and Death' of an IRGC Member in Ahvaz
The IRGC dismissed reports of torture and death of a member who refused to fight in Syria, claiming high volunteer numbers make deployment impossible. This…
Bahrain's Declaration of War on Iran: Reality or False Exaggeration?
Recent reports suggest that Bahrain has declared war on Iran, sparking sharp reactions from Iranian officials, particularly the IRGC. However, the actual content of the…
The Resistance of Bankers Has Been Broken
The Iranian newspapers are engaged in a heated debate over the treatment of detained American soldiers, with some criticizing a recent article for likening the…
Jafari: Hamadani was the 'Collector of the 2009 Sedition' and 'Balancer of the Syrian Army'
Mohammad Ali Jafari, the IRGC commander, praised Hossein Hamadani for his roles in suppressing the 2009 protests in Iran and balancing the Syrian army during…
Ballistic Missiles and Concerns of the IRGC
Following the announcement of a nuclear agreement, Iranian officials, including IRGC leaders, assert that Iran's military capabilities, particularly ballistic missiles, are non-negotiable. They express concerns…
IRGC Commander: Concerns Exist Regarding Security Council Resolution
IRGC Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari expressed concerns about a draft UN Security Council resolution related to the nuclear agreement with world powers, emphasizing that Iran's…
Iran's Stance on Access to Ballistic Missiles Within the Framework of the Agreement
Iranian officials, including the IRGC and parliament members, have declared that access to ballistic missiles is non-negotiable ahead of a UN Security Council review of…
Ahmadinejad's Office Denies Zarif's Claims About Interviews with Nuclear Scientists
Ahmadinejad's office has denied Zarif's claims that IAEA officials interviewed Iranian nuclear scientists during his presidency, labeling the statements as false. This controversy arises amid…