Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
September 2023
US: Launch of IRGC Satellite is a 'Serious Threat' to Regional and International Security
The U.S. condemned the IRGC's launch of the Noor-3 satellite, labeling it a serious threat to international security and a violation of UN resolutions. The…
CENTCOM Reports 'Unsafe and Unprofessional' Encounter Between IRGC and U.S. Helicopter
The U.S. Navy reported an unsafe encounter with an IRGC helicopter in the Persian Gulf, where IRGC vessels directed laser lights at an American helicopter.…
The U.S. Sanctions Five Companies and Two Individuals for Supplying 'Sensitive Parts' for Iranian-Made Drones
The U.S. has sanctioned five companies and two individuals for supplying parts for Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine. This action highlights ongoing tensions…
Display of Drones and Missiles in Tehran; Iran's Destabilizing Actions in the Region Continue
Iran showcased advanced military equipment, including drones and missiles, during a parade in Tehran, coinciding with Western concerns about its destabilizing activities in the region.…
IRGC: Two More Oil Tankers Seized in the Persian Gulf; U.S.: 'Claims' Are Questionable
The IRGC claims to have seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, detaining 37 crew members. The U.S. Fifth Fleet has questioned the…
Baghdad: Iranian Kurdish Groups Transferred Deep into Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraq has begun transferring Iranian Kurdish groups from its borders with Iran to deeper camps in Kurdistan as part of a security agreement with Tehran.…
Arrest of 6 Virtual Activists in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
Six virtual activists were arrested in Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province for allegedly planning protests. The Iranian government is intensifying security measures ahead of the…
U.S. Justice Department: Over 980,000 Barrels of Smuggled Oil from the IRGC Seized
The U.S. has seized over 980,000 barrels of smuggled Iranian oil linked to the IRGC, disrupting a significant shipment. The tanker 'Suez Rajan' was involved,…
Greek Company to Pay $2.4 Million Fine for Smuggling Iranian Oil
A Greek shipping company has admitted to smuggling Iranian oil and will pay a $2.4 million fine, as U.S. tensions with Iran escalate over oil…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: The Islamic Republic Has Not Treated Sunnis Fairly and Equally
Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Islamic Republic for failing to treat Sunnis fairly, highlighting the lack of representation and freedom for Sunnis in Iran. He called…