Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PulseAugur coverage of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — every cluster mentioning Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- parent of Tasnim News Agency 100%
- founded by Ruhollah Khomeini 100%
- located in Strait of Hormuz 90%
- affiliated with Ali Khamenei 90%
- employs Ali Khamenei 90%
- other United States Central Command 70%
- competes with United States Central Command 70%
- competes with Israel 70%
- competes with United States Navy 70%
- affiliated with Mojtaba Khamenei 70%
- affiliated with Hezbollah 70%
- headquartered in Tehran 70%
- 2026-05-18 regulatory Europol-led operation targets IRGC propaganda ecosystem online. source
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IRGC's denial of Strait of Hormuz transit suggests continued naval posturing
The IRGC's denial of US Navy escorts for merchant vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite evidence, indicates a continued pattern of assertive naval posturing and potential confrontation in the region. This suggests the IRGC may continue to challenge international maritime traffic and assert its influence over this critical waterway.
IRGC may leverage oil smuggling for operational funding amid US blockade
Analysts suggest Iran could use oil smuggling as a revenue stream to sustain operations despite a US blockade. Given the IRGC's potential involvement in such activities and the need for funding, it's plausible they would actively pursue and benefit from illicit oil trade to maintain their operational capacity and security apparatus.
IRGC-linked individuals may face continued scrutiny for World Cup entry
Following the US Secretary of State's remarks about potential entry bans for individuals linked to the IRGC, it is likely that Iranian World Cup personnel will face heightened scrutiny. This could lead to diplomatic friction or challenges for the Iranian team's delegation, potentially impacting their participation or morale.
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AWS tells Middle East data center clients to relocate after drone attacks
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has instructed clients to relocate their data from facilities in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain due to ongoing repairs following drone attacks. The company has not provided a timeline for when these dat…
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DOJ: Companies used Binance to funnel $1.5B in crypto to Iran
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused several companies of using the cryptocurrency exchange Binance to facilitate approximately $1.5 billion in transactions to Iran. These funds were allegedly used to support Iran…
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US forces destroy Iranian boats attempting to seize Navy drone
The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to seize a U.S. Navy drone. U.S. officials confirmed the incident, stating that American forces…
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Iran and US clash over Strait of Hormuz tanker incident
An oil tanker named El Gaia has reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting accounts from Iran and the United States. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims the vessel struck a sea mine…
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Iran captures US drone, eyes reverse-engineering tech
Iran has captured a US military underwater drone, presenting a potential opportunity for Tehran to study and reverse-engineer the technology. While both the US military and the drone's manufacturer, Anduril, have downpl…
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Iran captures US underwater drone near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the capture of a US underwater drone, identified as a Dive-LD model from Anduril, near the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards stated the drone was a modern, int…
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US destroys 5 Iranian tankers after warship attacks; Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Jordan
The United States military reported destroying five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island following attempted missile attacks on a US warship by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. In response, Iran laun…
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Iran attacks US naval drone and oil tankers amid Strait of Hormuz clashes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacking a US naval drone in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting three oil tankers. These actions are part of ongoing clashes that began with US raids last week…
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Iran escalates attacks on US warships, prompting US retaliation
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated with Iran targeting U.S. Navy warships after previously focusing on commercial vessels. In response, the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers, with U.…
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US military strikes Iranian oil tankers after naval attacks
The U.S. military conducted strikes against three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, escalating tensions following missile attacks on U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Central Command stated that two …
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Xi Jinping urges Middle East to build own security framework, signaling US message
Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Middle Eastern countries to develop their own security frameworks, a move seen as a message to the United States. This initiative aims to reduce the region's dependence on Was…
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US military strikes Iran amid escalating hostilities in Strait of Hormuz
The US military conducted new airstrikes against Iranian targets, escalating hostilities. These strikes were a direct response to recent attempted attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on commercial vessels i…
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US military strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has initiated strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. These actions are part of a strategy to prevent Iran from enhancing its capabilities to attack …
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Iran signals ceasefire readiness with US amid renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated a willingness to return to a ceasefire agreement with the United States, provided Washington also adheres to its commitments. This statement follows a recent exchange of …
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Temu accused of funding fake influencers; US-Iran conflict sends oil prices soaring
Temu has allegedly funded an extensive network of fake creators on Meta's platforms, spending up to $962 million on ads that boosted non-existent influencers. This practice could lead to legal issues for Temu under Euro…
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
US forces conducted strikes against two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, an action that Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated would result in retaliation. The US official indicated that the launchers were observed…
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US strikes Iran to prevent mine threat in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent the deployment of sea mines. This action follows a previous U.S. military campaign in the region and a period of mine cleari…
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Iran's hardliners consolidate power amid prolonged conflict and internal dissent
Following a six-month conflict, Iran's leadership has consolidated around a hardline faction of military generals and clerics. This new leadership appears prepared for a prolonged confrontation with the U.S. and is focu…
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Iran and Oman agree on Hormuz Strait, but US compliance is key for reopening
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached an agreement regarding their respective shares and revenues from the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that the vital waterway will only be reopened if t…
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US sanctions on Iran may spark Gulf attacks, experts warn
The United States is reportedly planning to impose new sanctions and economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners, aiming to isolate the country and force it to accept a deal on US terms. However, experts warn tha…