Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
February 2016
Minister of Communications: Some Institutions Pressured to Filter Social Networks
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mahmoud Vaezi, stated that there was pressure from certain institutions to filter social networks ahead of the elections, but they resisted.…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
Influential Institutions and Individuals in Iran's Elections
The article discusses the influence of various institutions and individuals on Iran's upcoming elections, questioning the role of the Supreme Leader and affiliated bodies versus…
Isa Sahrkhiz, imprisoned journalist, has gone on a dry hunger strike
Isa Sahrkhiz, a jailed journalist and political activist, has initiated a dry hunger strike in prison amid reports of mistreatment and denial of basic necessities.…
Projection; IRGC's Strategy in Upcoming Elections
Ali Saidi, a senior IRGC official, criticized the idea of neutrality in elections as a lie and labeled discussions about a Leadership Council as a…
Iran's Defense Minister Announces Upgrade of 'Emad' Missile in 2016
Iran's Defense Minister announced the upgrade and mass production of the Emad ballistic missile, which will be delivered to the IRGC in 2016. This missile…
13 Iranians Killed in Recent Clashes in Syria
At least 13 Iranians, mostly IRGC members, were killed in clashes in Syria, particularly during the breaking of a siege on Shiite villages. This incident…