Also known as: IRGC · Revolutionary Guards Corps · Islamic Revolution Guard Corps · the Guards
Iranian military force that conducted strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, launched Strait of Hormuz drills, and faces US-EU terrorism designations.
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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps described US bases in Middle East as vulnerabilities, not strengths
“The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) described US bases in the Middle East as "vulnerabilities, not strengths".”
‘Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikesThe US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The White House Task Force for the World Cup defended denying visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff, with a US State Department official saying the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations." The decision means Somali referee Omar Artan, named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football, will miss the opportunity to become the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced "Project Freedom" to assist ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but paused it two days later to pursue a potential agreement with Iran. The waterway has been blocked since US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, with Iran's military firing at US warships and the US sinking small boats, threatening an ongoing ceasefire.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, after announcing a "miraculous" rescue of a wounded American airman from inside Iran. The escalating conflict has engulfed the Middle East, prompted Iran to largely block the vital oil and gas conduit, and drawn international concern including a papal call for peace.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran is deploying children as young as 12 in security roles including checkpoints and patrols, a practice confirmed by eyewitness accounts and highlighted by an 11-year-old's death at a checkpoint in Tehran. Human rights organisations say the recruitment programme violates international law and constitutes war crimes when children under 15 are involved.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Trump has suggested the possibility of seizing or blockading Iran's Kharg Island, which processes 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, as leverage to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The US struck military targets on the island in March while deliberately preserving oil infrastructure, though Pentagon preparations for a potential ground operation remain under consideration.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump ordered a five-day postponement of US military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing productive conversations between the US and Iran over a "complete and total resolution" of Middle East hostilities. Trump said Iran must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile for a deal, and his envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are engaged in ongoing talks.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An Electoral Commission commissioner argues that US and Israeli military strategy targeting Iran's leadership has backfired due to Iran's decentralized command structure and the religious significance of slain leaders as martyrs. He suggests Iran is pursuing a war of attrition, leveraging low-cost drone technology to impose unsustainable defense costs on its adversaries.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Brent crude rose over 9% to top $100 per barrel despite the International Energy Agency releasing a record 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, as Iran's threats and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz drive supply concerns. The price spike has pushed fuel costs globally, with Asian countries particularly affected and some implementing energy conservation measures.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has assumed Iran's top position following his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, taking charge as the Islamic Republic confronts existential conflict. The reclusive cleric, who lost family members in the same strike and has never held public office, now leads a hardline regime while facing threats from the US and Israel, domestic opposition, and economic pressures from escalating Middle Eastern conflict.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been selected as his successor. The 56-year-old has kept a low profile and holds a mid-ranking clerical rank, raising questions about his credibility as supreme leader under Islamic Republic principles that favour religious standing and proven leadership over hereditary succession.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
One person was killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports after Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones across the Middle East in response to ongoing US and Israeli attacks. The strikes caused widespread damage to airports, hotels, and ports, forcing thousands of flights to be grounded in one of the largest travel disruptions since COVID-19.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media reported, aimed at preparing for "potential security and military threats" in the strategic waterway. The drills take place as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks in Geneva mediated by Oman.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Donald Trump said he will be "indirectly" involved in talks between Iran and the United States over Iran's nuclear programme, which are due to begin in Geneva. The talks follow repeated military threats and a US military build-up in the Middle East, with Iran's Foreign Minister saying a deal must not involve "submission before threats."
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's foreign ministry rejected claims it received an ultimatum from President Donald Trump to enter nuclear talks, saying Iran "never accepts ultimatums." The statement came after Trump indicated he had given Iran a deadline to negotiate and threatened military action.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei characterized recent anti-government protests as a "coup" and warned that any US military attack would trigger a regional war. The IRGC has faced designations as a terrorist organization by the European Union and United States, prompting Iranian lawmakers to retaliate by labeling European armies as terrorist groups.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any American attack would spark a regional conflict as the US deployed forces nearby, while Iran's Foreign Minister expressed confidence in nuclear negotiations despite distrust of the US as a negotiating partner. The tensions follow a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Eyewitnesses in Iran describe security forces and paramilitary units opening fire with live ammunition on unarmed protesters, with credible accounts suggesting dozens to hundreds killed across multiple cities. Iran has cut internet access and barred international media from reporting freely, making independent verification difficult, though human rights groups estimate at least 648 deaths including minors.
13 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Doctors at hospitals in Tehran and Shiraz told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries as anti-government protests entered their second week, with at least 50 protesters reported killed. Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, while international leaders and US President Trump called for protection of the right to peaceful protest.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →