Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
May 2017
Another IRGC Commander Killed in Iraq
Shaban Nasiri, an IRGC commander, was killed in clashes with ISIS forces in Iraq while attempting to retake Mosul. His death highlights the ongoing Iranian…
Tehran Chief Justice: Most Detainees on Election Day Have Been Released
Most of the 120 individuals detained on election day in Tehran for electoral violations have been released, but their cases are still under investigation. The…
Reporters Without Borders: Election Candidates Must Commit to Improving Information Freedom
Reporters Without Borders has urged candidates in Iran's presidential elections to commit to improving freedom of information and releasing imprisoned journalists. The organization highlights ongoing…
Raisi in Mashhad Gathering: Rouhani Should Not Sacrifice National Interests for Personal Gains
Ebrahim Raisi criticized Hassan Rouhani for prioritizing personal interests over national ones during a campaign rally in Mashhad. Rouhani's unprecedented criticisms of key institutions and…
Member of Parliament Reports on 'Widespread Deployment' of Plainclothes Forces in Tehran
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, reported the deployment of plainclothes forces in the city, questioning their purpose amid rising tensions before the presidential election. Ebrahim…
Small but Noticeable Change; Boundaries are 'Broken' in Iranian Elections
The Iranian presidential elections are witnessing a shift in public discourse, with discussions on previously taboo topics such as the Supreme Leader's authority and historical…