Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
January 2016
The IRGC Finally Agrees to Reduce the Floors of the Eshratabad Building
The IRGC has begun demolishing additional floors of a controversial building in Eshratabad, Tehran, following pressure from cultural heritage organizations and the municipality. This construction…
Parliament Elections; Rouhani's Government Demands and IRGC Concerns
As Iran approaches parliamentary elections, President Rouhani calls for broader candidate participation, while IRGC leaders express concerns about their influence. Analysts suggest that the IRGC…
Commander of the IRGC: The Islamic Republic Has No Security or Defense Concerns Today
The commander of the IRGC claims that Iran currently faces no security threats, emphasizing a shift in focus to cultural concerns, which he argues are…
Carter: The Reason for American Marines Entering Iranian Waters Was Navigational Error
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stated that American Marines entered Iranian waters due to a navigational error, leading to their temporary detention by the…
Isa Sahrkhiz, imprisoned journalist, has gone on hunger strike again
Isa Sahrkhiz, a jailed journalist, has resumed a hunger strike in protest of the uncertainty surrounding his case and his detention conditions. His son claims…
Khamenei: The Hand of Divine Revenge Will Grasp Saudi Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei condemned the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia, threatening divine revenge against Saudi officials. This incident has escalated tensions between Iran…
Execution of Sheikh Nimr, Prominent Shia Cleric in Saudi Arabia, Warnings from the IRGC and Iranian Officials to Riyadh, Attack on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran; Where Do You Think Iran-Saudi Relations Are Heading?
The execution of Sheikh Nimr has escalated tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, prompting warnings from Iranian officials and an attack on the Saudi embassy…