The Strait of Hormuz is officially CLOSED "until further notice." Tensions have hit a breaking point after the IRGC fired "warning shots" at a commercial vessel, causing significant damage and leaving a civilian crew member missing. In a swift response, the U.S. has launched a fresh wave of military strikes on Iranian targets.


US-Iran War: IRGC claims vessel In Hormuz Strait hit by warning shots 

Iranian state media reports that 8 IRGC members were killed in US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. The attacks mark a major escalation in the Gulf, targeting key military and port facilities in southern Iran. Tehran confirmed the casualties hours after the strikes. No official US statement yet. The region is on high alert as tensions between Washington and Tehran spike to their highest level in months.

Iran state media claims 8 IRGC members killed in Bandar Abbas, Bushehr strikes

IRGC critics call it a “state within a state” and an opaque military-security complex that projects Iranian power to the world and wields massive influence over domestic politics and the economy. It is a military force, an intelligence organisation, and economic conglomerate.

The IRGC: Iran’s most powerful force that outwits formidable rivals, remains an enigma

In a major diplomatic and military shift, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has revealed that Washington and Tehran have agreed to establish a direct communication channel between the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Vance Reveals CENTCOM-IRGC Channel for Conflict De-Escalation

IRGC Quds Force chief Esmaeil Qa’ani warned Israel of a ‘Gaza flood’, citing Hezbollah's resistance as Iran and the US pursue diplomatic talks.

IRGC Quds Force chief Qa’ani warns Israel will be caught in ‘Gaza flood’

Report claims Iran’s IRGC created secret Iraq-based cells that allegedly launched drone attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE during the conflict in the region.

Did Iran set up secret Iraqi cells to attack Gulf nations during war? Report reveals...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has struck two Israeli air bases, escalating the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The claim comes amid continued missile exchanges between the two sides, rising regional tensions, and heightened alerts across Israel as defense systems respond to incoming threats.


Breaking: Iran Guards Say Struck Two Air Bases in Israel 

A fresh round of tensions has gripped the Gulf after Iran's IRGC claimed it targeted an air base allegedly linked to a recent US strike on a telecommunications tower on Sirik Island in southern Iran. At the same time, Kuwait's military reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones in its airspace, raising fears of a broader regional escalation. 

US Strikes Iran's Radar Sites As Trump Toughens Demands

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial waters on a “hostile mission.” Tehran says its air defence systems detected and destroyed the drone, while warning of retaliation against any ceasefire violations. 


US-Iran War | IRGC: MQ-1 Drone Downed As it Entered Iranian Territory 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any further US military strikes will trigger a “more decisive response,” amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The statement comes as both sides continue to exchange attacks in the Gulf region, including reported strikes near Bandar Abbas and retaliatory actions against US-linked military assets. The warning signals a further intensification of the already fragile ceasefire situation.


US-Iran War: IRGC Says Any Further US Attacks Would Trigger 'A More Decisive Response'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for carrying out retaliatory strikes on a US airbase in response to recent American attacks near Bandar Abbas. The escalation marks a sharp rise in tensions between Washington and Tehran amid an already fragile ceasefire in the Gulf region.


US-Iran War | IRGC: Targeted US Airbase in Response To Attack Near Bandar Abbas

The Middle East crisis is spiralling after Kuwait confirmed its air defences were intercepting “hostile missile and drone attacks” following fresh US strikes on Iran. The dramatic escalation came after Iranian media claimed the IRGC had targeted US military bases in retaliation. 

IRGC launches retaliatory strikes on US bases; Kuwait says air defences intercept missiles, drones

Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said in a written statement that the war with the United States had shown that American military bases in the Middle East are no longer safe, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it would respond forcefully to any U.S. strikes. 
Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened a deal to end the war. As the stalemate in Hormuz continues and the peace proposal remains largely unclear, strategists are now questioning whether Iran war is U.S' biggest blunder in foreign policy

Trump Caught in a Web of Stalemate as Khamenei Warns No US BASE is Safe

Iran’s IRGC claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired at an intruding F-35 jet over the Gulf region, warning it reserves the right to retaliate against any violation of the regional truce.

Iran claims to have shot down US MQ-9 drone over Gulf region amid peace talks

Was Ivanka Trump the target of a revenge assassination plot tied to Qasem Soleimani’s killing? Reports suggest an IRGC-linked terrorist threatened the Trump family and had information on Ivanka’s Florida home. Who is the suspect and what did investigators uncover? Scroll down to read more.

'No one can protect you': REVEALED! IRGC-linked terrorist allegedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump to avenge Qasem Soleimani

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any renewed war with the US and Israel could expand beyond the Middle East, as Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes within days.

IRGC warns renewed war could spill beyond West Asia after Trump threats

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has concluded a massive five-day military exercise around Tehran under the slogan “Labbayk Ya Khamenei,” signaling heightened combat readiness amid ongoing regional tensions. Iranian commanders said the drill focused on preparing forces to confront possible “American-Zionist enemy” actions and tested multiple battlefield scenarios, combat tactics and rapid response operations. The exercise comes as the region remains on edge despite a fragile ceasefire and continuing geopolitical uncertainty.


BREAKING: Iran’s IRGC Launches Massive War Drill Amid Fragile Truce And Rising Tensions

Iran has threatened to target or control critical undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to weaponize the digital infrastructure that handles over $10$ trillion in daily global financial transactions. IRGC-linked media warned of cutting cables and demanded licensing fees from companies, threatening major internet outages for Gulf nations and disrupting international trade.


Iran Goes After Undersea Cables, a $10 Trillion Choke-Point

Tensions escalate in the US-Iran conflict as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns of strong retaliation if Iranian tankers or vessels come under attack in the Gulf region. The IRGC stated it could strike US military sites and interests across the Gulf if hostilities continue, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.


US-Iran War: IRGC Threatens Strikes on US Gulf Bases if Tankers Are Hit

Tensions escalate in the US-Iran conflict as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns of strong retaliation if Iranian tankers or vessels come under attack in the Gulf region. The IRGC stated it could strike US military sites and interests across the Gulf if hostilities continue, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.

US-Iran War | IRGC: Will Strike US Sites in Gulf if Tankers Come Under Fire 

Amid escalating US–Iran tensions, reports suggest that IRGC officials along with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are effectively handling Iran’s day-to-day war and administrative operations. The development highlights the growing influence of hardline military and political structures within Tehran as diplomatic uncertainty continues. While official negotiations remain unclear, internal power centers appear to be driving key decisions on strategy, security, and governance during the ongoing conflict.


Iran War: 'IRGC Officials and Ghalibaf Running Day-To-Day Operations' 

The United States is set to begin guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The move comes as concerns grow over the safety of one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes, which sees nearly a fifth of global oil trade pass through daily.

Iran Issues Warning: Ships On Hormuz Must Coordinate To Ensure Safety 

Iran Warns US: 'Stay Out Of Strait Of Hormuz'

In response to the new maritime control zone, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that authorities are currently analysing a counter-proposal from the United States aiming to halt the ongoing conflict.

IRGC announces new ‘maritime control’ zone in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

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