Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
January 2016
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…
The Imam of Kashan's Intention to Declare Public Mourning Following Fatemeh Motamed-Arya's Visit
Imam Abdolnabi Namazi of Kashan announced plans for a public mourning in response to actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya's participation in a film critique event, which faced…
Lift of Sanctions and 'Increased Influence and Power of the Revolutionary Guards'
Reuters reports that the IRGC has gained significantly during international sanctions and will likely benefit the most from the lifting of these sanctions, increasing its…
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki Returned to Evin Prison
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, a political activist and blogger, has been returned to Evin Prison after being on medical leave due to kidney issues. His family…
Arrest of the Director of a Persian Language Satellite Network in Iran
Iranian security forces have arrested the director of the AAA satellite network, leading to its closure. The director is accused of various crimes, including unethical…
Iran Continues Proxy War Against Israel
General Gadi Eisenkot of the Israeli Army claims Iran will continue its proxy wars against Israel through Hezbollah, especially following the implementation of the JCPOA.…
Initial Report by the U.S. Army on the Arrest and Release of Sailors
The U.S. Army released an initial report on the detention and subsequent release of 10 Navy sailors by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, stating that their belongings…
U.S. House of Representatives Suspends Bill for Increased Oversight on JCPOA
The U.S. House of Representatives initially approved a bill for increased oversight on the JCPOA but suspended it due to low participation. The bill aims…
Joe Biden: America Has Not Apologized to Iran for the Sailors
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden stated that the U.S. has not apologized to Iran regarding the detention of American Marines, contradicting claims from the Iranian…
White House: Iran has assured immediate release of American sailors
Ten American sailors were detained by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf, but the White House has received assurances from Iran that they will be…
Ayatollah Dashtgheib Calls for Iranian Government to Apologize to the People
Ayatollah Ali Mohammad Dashtgheib has publicly criticized Iranian government institutions for their treatment of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, calling for an…
Court Issues Suspended Sentences for Attackers of Ali Motahari in Shiraz
A court in Shiraz has issued suspended sentences for six attackers of MP Ali Motahari, along with fines for a student organizer and penalties for…
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…
Execution of Sheikh Nimr; Warning from the IRGC, Protest Note from Saudi Arabia
The execution of Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric in Saudi Arabia, has led to strong reactions from Iran, including threats of revenge from the…