Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

Trump Warned against Desginating Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Organisation

The US State and Defense Departments have cautioned President Donald Trump against designating the Iranian Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a report says.

US Should Know Threatening Iran Is Pointless: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised American politicians to understand that making threats against Iran is of no avail.

IRGC Forces Start Air Defence Drill

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force started an air defense exercise in northern parts of Iran on Saturday as part of the country's Armed Forces efforts to boost its defensive strength.

Basij Ready to Help Rouhani’s Government If It Asks for: Chief

Head of Iran’s Basij [volunteer forces] Organisation says his forces are prepared to help President Hassan Rouhani’s government in different fields if it asks for it.

IRGC General Slams British PM’s Remarks against Iran

A top official of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) slammed as “a political mistake” British Prime Minister Theresa May’s new comments against Iran, saying Britain seeks to create tension in the Middle East.

IRGC Is a Popular, Knowledge-Based, and Revolutionary Institution: Commander

Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the institution is a popular, knowledge-based, and revolutionary one commissioned to make contributions in all military, security, economic, political and cultural areas as well as national reconstruction.

IRGC Capable of Developing Ballistic Missiles that Hit Moving Targets

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami highlighted Iran’s latest missile achievements, saying the Islamic Republic is among few countries that has the knowhow to produce missiles capable of hitting moving targets.

IRGC Construction Base Actively Involved in Plasco Building’s Rescue Operations

The forces of IRGC’s Construction Base have been actively involved in debris removal and rescue operations at the scene of the Plasco building incident since a few hours after the collapse, an official noted.

Massive Air Defence Drill Underway South of Iran

The Iranian Air Defence units from the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started a large-scale exercise in the country’s southern regions on Monday morning, involving more than 17,000 military forces.

Israeli-Saudi Plots for Insecurity in Iran Foiled: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari lashed out at the Israeli and Saudi regimes for their attempts to incite insecurity in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic has thwarted all of those plots.

IRGC Engineers Are Repairing Mosul Dam: General

An IRGC general highlighted the non-military capabilities of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying that the IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Base is now repairing the strategic dam of Mosul, northern Iraq.

Reactions to Iran’s Contract with South Korea for Building 10 Ships

President Hassan Rouhani’s government has placed an order with South Korea to build a number of ships for Iran, but the contract has sparked strong reactions, particularly from the IRGC’s influential construction base, which says Iranian companies are capable enough to build the ships.

IRGC’s Light Aircraft Crashes in Saravan, Pilot Martyred

A gyroplane flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for reconnaissance operations crashed in Iran’s southeastern border town of Saravan on Thursday, killing the pilot.

US Claims of Chopper Harassment in Hormuz Strait ‘Propaganda Campaign’: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday dismissed as fictitious and “propaganda campaign” US claims that an IRGC vessel has pointed its weapon at an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to Show Strong Reaction to ISIS’ Hilla Attack in Battlefield: IRGC General

A senior IRGC General says Tehran will show appropriate reaction to a recent deadly attack on Iranian pilgrims.

IRGC Commander Warns of Soft Threats

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari referred to soft threats as the most dangerous type of perils Iran is facing, saying that military threats have turned into opportunities for the country.

IRGC ‘Most Powerful Armed Force’ in Middle East: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari highlighted the military might of his forces, saying the IRGC is the strongest armed force in the Middle East.

All Anti-Iran Plots Backfired on US, Israel: IRGC Commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic has managed to thwart all of the plots hatched by its enemies, mainly the Israeli regime and the US.

US, Israel Complicit in Saudi Carnage in Sana’a: IRGC[:ar]US, Israel complicit in Saudi carnage in Sana’a: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia. [:ar]Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia.

IRGC Commander: Iran Stopped ISIS from Overrunning Syria

Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani says that ISIS and other Takfiri terrorist groups were created to weaken Iran.

US Trying to Catch Up with Iran in Stealth, Bomber Drone Technology: Commander

Iran is ranked among the world’s top four countries in drone technology, a senior IRGC commander said, adding that Americans are attempting to catch up with Iran in gaining the technology to develop stealth and bomber Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Iran’s Jungle of Missiles Ready to Rain Down on Enemies: IRGC Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the country has “a jungle of missiles” deployed at tunnels and silos among other locations, which are ready to be fired at enemies if the need arises.

Enemy Seeks to Alter Lifestyle in Iran: IRGC Commander

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami warned of hostile attempts to change people’s lifestyle in Iran and undermine the country’s Islamic and revolutionary spirit.

Iranian MPs Hold Extraordinary Meeting with IRGC Commanders

Amid regional developments, a number of Iranian MPs held extraordinary session with IRGC commanders and will meet them again tomorrow.

Int’l Army Games 2016: Iran Ranks 1st in Suvorov Attack

Iranian servicemen attending the International Army Games in Russia finished first in their group in the 1st round of the Suvorov attack event, held on Tuesday morning.

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