Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei claims a secret clause in the US-Iran "Islamabad Memorandum" states that President Trump agreed to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, but wishes to keep it undisclosed. Rezaei also criticized US military strategy and alleged US subservience to Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced on the 11th that it attacked US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait stated it would close its airspace until the danger passes.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard denied responsibility for an attack on Kuwait International Airport that killed one and injured 63, blaming US Patriot systems. The US military stated Iran attacked the civilian airport with drones, calling it a "deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack."
A Bahraini court sentenced 11 defendants to life in prison and three years in prison for spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard and planning terrorist acts against the kingdom. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items.
Bahrain's High Criminal Court sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment and three others to three years for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, aiming to commit terrorist acts against the kingdom. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items.
A UAE-based company, Telesun, allegedly facilitated the procurement of advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment for Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, used in drone and missile programs. The shipment was routed through Dubai, with evidence suggesting the use of 'spoofing' to conceal its final destination in Iran.
German authorities have charged Ali S. with allegedly working for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, plotting to assassinate politician Volker Beck and carry out arson attacks on Jewish institutions in Berlin. His alleged accomplice, Tawab M., was tasked with procuring a weapon and hiring a hitman. The investigation was aided by foreign intelligence services, including Mossad.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned of extending the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks. This follows mixed messages from the Trump administration regarding a potential deal to end the "Iran war."
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of expanding the conflict beyond the Middle East if the US and Israel attack again. This threat follows renewed warnings from Donald Trump about potential strikes against Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in Tehran to prepare for potential confrontation amid warnings of a Middle East ceasefire collapse.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume, under unspecified procedures, after President Trump paused a U.S. military effort to help vessels transit the strait.
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday the US must choose between an impossible military operation or a bad deal with Tehran, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled after one round of direct peace talks. Iran submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan including a 30-day framework for resolving issues, demanding US force withdrawal from Iran's periphery, lifting of naval blockade, unfreezing assets, and easing sanctions. Trump said he would review the plan but couldn't imagine it being acceptable, warning US action remains a possibility if Iran misbehaves. The ceasefire has held since April 8.
Keir Starmer has promised to introduce legislation in July to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), following an arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow and record Jewish emigration from Britain. The 17-year-old boy responsible pleaded guilty to arson. The prime minister visited Kenton United Synagogue, stating his determination to make Britain safe for the Jewish community, as figures show British Jews emigrating to Israel at a 40-year high.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable, potentially causing severe internet outages across the Persian Gulf. These vital digital arteries carry a significant portion of regional internet traffic and support major AI infrastructure, impacting global communication, finance, and cloud services.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable, potentially causing severe internet outages across the Persian Gulf. These vital digital arteries carry a significant portion of regional internet traffic and support major AI infrastructure, impacting global communication, finance, and cloud services.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that undersea fiber-optic cables running through the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable to accidental or deliberate damage. The cables carry an estimated 17-30% of regional internet traffic connecting Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and power AI infrastructure hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia backed by Amazon, Microsoft and Google. Simultaneous damage could trigger severe outages across the Persian Gulf.
Oil prices surged over 2% with Brent crude reaching $100.91 and WTI at $91.81 after Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The seizure occurred shortly after President Trump extended a temporary ceasefire with Iran, citing fractured political leadership in Tehran. The U.S. will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports while awaiting a unified proposal from Iranian leaders.
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship, causing damage. Another cargo vessel reported being fired upon. These incidents complicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, despite a US ceasefire extension and Pakistan's mediation. The strategic waterway, crucial for global energy, remains under pressure amid escalating hostilities.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.
