Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of the Iranian military. While the Iranian Army is the Islamic Republic's traditional military, the IRGC is focused on ensuring Iran's "integrity," which is often interpreted as meeting Tehran's foreign objectives as well as safeguarding the country from foreign interference.
The IRGC is made up of five core branches: The Ground Forces, which focus on putting down internal dissent as well as projecting power abroad; the Aerospace Force, which operates aircraft, missiles, and satellites; the Navy, which uses fast attack boats for asymmetric hit-and-run tactics; the Quds Force, which focuses on military intelligence and extraterritorial operations; and the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary group.
Its current leader is Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami.
Treasury Dept. designates 22 entities linked with selling Iranian oil for IRGC-QF
Refineries purchase Iranian oil, and then transfer payments to these front companies, who in turn, move funds to other front company accounts also controlled by IRGC-QF, OFAC stated.
Iran at a crossroads: Intelligence breaches, internal paranoia shake the regime - opinion
IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran
Iran was stockpiling missile arsenal that could reach Europe, FM spox. says
Iran passes sweeping drone law, folds 'hobby flights' under IRGC's watch
Articles 17-22 prohibit “any import, export, manufacture, sale or transfer” of civilian drones or components by foreign nationals unless the Defense Ministry grants a specific exemption.
Argentine judge orders AMIA bombing suspects tried in absentia
Until now, Argentina’s justice system did not allow trials in the absence of the accused in serious criminal cases such as this one.
Iran’s Crown Prince Pahlavi offers way out, but the IRGC must fall first - analysis
Time will prove whether those inside Iran listen to him or not, but he has offered a way out of 46 years of Islamic rule.
Israel to wrap up war on Iran in 'coming days', defense sources tell 'Post'
The IDF, by June 13, had already killed nine out of 13 primary Iranian military and intelligence chiefs.
Israel goes all in on regime change in Iran, but refrains from killing Khamenei - analysis
The only major targets or uses of force that Israel seems to be refraining from in Iran, so far, are assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending in ground troops.
Israel kills hundreds of IRGC members in strikes on Tehran's Basij, Alborz forces
The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij paramilitary forces, as well as internal security forces Alborz, in a wave of strikes across Iran's capital.
IDF drone strikes Iran's largest natural gas field, gas production partially suspended
The production of some 12 million cubic meters of gas was temporarily halted due to the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field.
Iran launches attack on Azerbaijan-Israel ties: ‘Two nations, one state’
Fars News Agency, closely affiliated with the IRGC, used Eurovision to highlight Baku’s growing ties with Israel and amplify anti-Israel rhetoric.
Explosion at Iranian port severely impacts regime, Iran expert says
"This location and port are extremely critical to the survival of the Iranian regime," expert Sabti emphasized.
Iranian-American pleads guilty to acting as Tehran's spy, providing sensitive US materials to Iran
Abouzar Rahmati worked as an FAA contractor and secretly fed Iran sensitive files on US aviation and solar tech to Tehran. He now faces up to 15 years behind bars.
Could Mossad kill IRGC air force chief to open up striking Iran nuke program?
Sources: Simply destroying Iran’s Fordow nuke facility 'worthless,' diluting uranium gains limited time.
