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

This is the largest number of IRGC members reported to be killed since the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.

14 Revolutionary Guards members killed after unexploded bombs detonate

President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. “destroyed” key command centers tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), sharply escalating tensions. Trump warned Tehran against retaliation, saying any response would be met with overwhelming force. The statement raises concerns over regional stability, possible military escalation, and the future of U.S.–Iran relations.

Iran War: US 'Destroys' IRGC's Command Facilities: Trump Warns Retaliation

Venezuela was one of the first to recognise the Islamic Republic after 1979, and the relationship expanded significantly in the early 2000s with state visits and a suite of bilateral agreements spanning infrastructure, housing, and energy cooperation.

How Iran used Venezuela’s territory to spread terror across South America

The IRGC include ground forces based across Iran’s 31 provinces, the Basij paramilitary force, naval force which is separate from the naval branch of Iran’s regular military, a separate air force and a cyber command.

Iran protest: Basij militia, the 'eyes and ears of the regime', faces attacks. All about its history, role and power

'Elements' within Iran's revolutionary guard tried to target Supreme Leader Khamenei over protests: Report

Four Iranian security personnel killed in 'terrorist' attack

Colonel of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps assassinated in Tehran

Iranian hackers used site to target military personnel in US, UK and Europe, says Facebook

Crew still on board seized South Korean ship despite Iran’s release pledge

Soleimani killing: Iran vows 'resistance'; says murderers not safe

Iran general takes jibe at Trump, says should focus on saving US from virus

India reaches out to countries in West Asia amid US-Iran tensions

Court documents show US seeks seizure of Iranian tanker violating sanctions

Iran says probe into seized ship depends on crew cooperation

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The US military has released new images it said showed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) removing an unexploded mine from a Japanese-owned tanker following suspected attacks on two vessels in the Gulf of Oman on June 13.

US releases new images from suspected attacks on Gulf tankers

Iran declares US 'state sponsor of terrorism': State media

Iran's diplomat Javad Zarif urges Rouhani to put US forces on terror list