Iran has received a 10-day ceasefire proposal from mediators to salvage an interim deal aimed at ending the war that began on Feb 28. This comes as Pakistan was asked to resume its mediation role, and US strikes on Iranian cities and IRGC attacks on US assets continue, alongside maritime incidents involving oil tankers and a vessel off Oman.
Kuwait and Bahrain reported air defense activity overnight amid renewed US strikes on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, stating they targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in retaliation for US actions. The US stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards allegedly fired missiles at two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, causing significant damage but no crew injuries. One tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile. The incident follows stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions.
A potential deal between Washington and Tehran to end their conflict presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), a group designated as terrorist by the US and its allies. The IRGC has built a vast commercial empire and is poised to benefit immensely from renewed oil exports and foreign investment.
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.
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.
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 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.
