Also known as: IRGC
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iranian military organization that rejected US settlement claims and retaliated with drone and missile strikes at US bases during 2026 Middle East conflict.
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… However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) swiftly rejected the claim. …
Conflicting Signals Emerge in Tehran over Trump’s Settlement ReportsCitizen Digital
… In response to the US strikes, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they had struck US targets on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and that they also "hit and destroyed Sheikh Isa air bases", according to the state-run IRNA news agency. …
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fadeCapital News
… US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian fire for a second day in a row, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired ballistic missiles at a US command centre in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. …
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a rowCitizen Digital
… In April, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver called for Iran to be banned from the tournament, saying the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rather than the Iranian people. …
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogansCapital News
… In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched strikes on 21 targets at US bases in the region, one in Bahrain and the other in Jordan, while Kuwait’s army said it was also intercepting an attack. …
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in HormuzCitizen Digital
… Giuliani said Trump wants to make sure that there is a "level playing field" for all of the teams taking part in the World Cup "while also making sure that people that are directly working, let's say, with the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) have no ability to access the …
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, IraniansCapital News
… The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including its naval forces, has reportedly targeted cargo ships and deployed naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. …
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Its Global Economic FalloutCapital News
… Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted an air base used by US forces in retaliation, but did not say where. …
US, Iran resume air strikes near Strait of Hormuz as peace deal remains elusiveCitizen Digital
… Hong Kong-based Mustad Ltd for facilitating weapon procurement by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. …
US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sectorCitizen Digital
… Iranian media said FFIRI president Mehdi Taj -- a former member of Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) -- and two colleagues flew home after being "insulted" by Canadian immigration officers. …
FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talksPresident Trump announced the United States had reached a settlement with Iran and said a signing ceremony could occur in Europe within days, but Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Foreign Ministry publicly rejected the claim, describing reports of a deal as false and warning of a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Trump announced the United States had reached a settlement with Iran and said a signing ceremony could occur in Europe within days, but Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Foreign Ministry publicly rejected the claim, describing reports of a deal as false and warning of a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting military and surveillance sites in southern Iran, while Iran responded by launching strikes at US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said the team will stop matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans against the national team are chanted at World Cup stadiums. Iran opens their Group G campaign against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff. A US State Department official said the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for US entry.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US-Israel military campaign against Iran that began in February 2026 has destabilized the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments and triggering volatility in global energy markets. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israel, US installations, and commercial shipping in the region.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
The US and Iran exchanged air strikes over the weekend near the Strait of Hormuz, with the US striking Iranian radar and drone sites and Iran retaliating against a US air base, while peace negotiations remain stalled despite a Trump administration proposal.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. Treasury said it remains prepared to take further action against Iran's military industrial base and foreign entities supporting illicit Iranian commerce.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has invited Iran's football federation to its Zurich headquarters by May 20 to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran will participate and play its games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty arising from Middle East conflict.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's 76th Congress convenes in Vancouver less than two months before the World Cup opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with roughly 1,600 delegates expected to discuss the Iran war, World Cup logistics, and Russia's international ban. Iran's football federation officials abruptly left Canada after landing in Toronto, threatening to overshadow the meeting.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that recent actions by Kenya's foreign affairs officials—including a PS's tweet on Iran that contradicted stated neutrality, and the President's comments about Nigeria's English—reveal gaps in communication judgment and systemic foreign policy weaknesses.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a White House meeting brokered by President Trump, who said he was seeking "the best deal" to resolve the wider regional conflict despite ongoing fighting and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →