Also known as: IRGC · Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps · Revolutionary Guards Corps · Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) · Islamic Revolution Guard Corps · Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · the Guards
Iranian military force involved in regional conflict, nuclear tensions, and internal security operations during 2026 Middle East escalation.
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 →
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 →