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Revolutionary Guards

Also known as: the Revolutionary Guards · Iran's Revolutionary Guards · the Guards

2026-04-262026-06-25

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Revolutionary Guards chief Mohammad Pakpour Pakpour, previously head of the Guards' ground forces, took over as commander-in-chief in June 2025 after his predecessor Hossein Salami was killed in Israel's 12-day war against Iran.

    The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war
  3. The Standard

    In a second straight day of tit-for-tat attacks, Washington hit surveillance, communications and air defence facilities, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced a "punitive operation" targeting a US base in Jordan and Gulf states reported in

    Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals
  4. Citizen Digital

    UN watchdog demands stockpile 'information' from Iran By AFP June 11, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have close ties with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards.

    UN watchdog demands stockpile 'information' from Iran
  5. Citizen Digital

    m to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretenses." In April, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said any problem would not be with the Iranian players but "some of the other people (they) would want to bring with them," suggesting ties to the Revolutionary Guards

    Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
  6. The Standard

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles.Bahrain, which hosts the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, denounced the latest attacks as "blatant aggression", while Kuwait said they "represent a dangerous escalation".

    US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalation
  7. Citizen Digital

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Saturday they had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles in response to a US operation targeting the country's Sirik and Qeshm islands.

    Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
  8. The Standard

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Saturday they had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles in response to a US "invasion" of the country's Sirik and Qeshm islands.

    US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers
  9. The Standard

    But tensions rose on Friday, when the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed towards the strait.Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Saturday they had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles in response to a US operation targeting th

    Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
  10. Citizen Digital

    jtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows By AFP June 05, 2026 06:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have close ties with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards

    Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows
  11. Citizen Digital

    Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said in a statement that the "initial condition for accepting a ceasefire in the regional war has been a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon", demanding Israel withdraw.

    Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war

Monday 15 June

  1. Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli military conflict

    Airstrikes during a US-Israeli war on Iran that began February 28 killed multiple Iranian political and military leaders, including supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Washington and Tehran agreed to a deal announced Monday to halt the conflict.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes and oil infrastructure seizure

    US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran and said American forces would seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight. Iran warned the three-month ceasefire is "practically meaningless" following latest US strikes, with the conflict beginning February 28 and a truce paused in April.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran provide uranium stockpile data

    The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency governing board approved a resolution demanding Iran immediately provide complete information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities, after Iran suspended inspector access to its nuclear sites. The resolution passed 21 to 3 with 10 abstentions; the IAEA estimates Iran holds 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 percent, unseen by inspectors since June 10 last year.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Iran World Cup team departs for Mexico amid US visa dispute

    Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US destroys Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

    The United States said it shot down two Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following weeks of indirect talks and tit-for-tat exchanges that have failed to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway. Iran responded with a salvo of ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, with six intercepted and one falling short, as both nations denounced the attacks as aggression and dangerous escalation.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Iran launches missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

    Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday in response to renewed American strikes, with the US saying six were intercepted and one fell short. Bahrain and Kuwait condemned the attacks as aggression and escalation, while weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US, Iran trade military strikes despite World Cup ceasefire attempts

    New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responding with missile strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Weeks of complex talks have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Iran fires missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

    Iran launched seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, with Bahrain denouncing the attacks as "blatant aggression" and a violation of sovereignty. The strikes represent the second attack on both nations in three days and follow weeks of failed talks over the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Iran's supreme leader after father's death

    Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's supreme leader following the death of his father Ali Khamenei, who held the post since 1989. Though largely unknown publicly and reportedly wounded in a US-Israeli strike, Mojtaba has issued written messages as leader continuing confrontational ideology toward Israel and the United States.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran's supreme leader claims decisive blow dealt to US and Israel

    Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. His message came after weeks of talks failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran sending divergent messages.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Iran's leader claims decisive victory in Middle East conflict

    Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Trump claims Iran talks progressing rapidly despite regional tensions

    US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite negotiations to end the Mideast war appearing in deep trouble, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards warning of new fronts and Tehran suspending dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump claims Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons

    US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Trump claims Iran has agreed to halt nuclear weapons development

    US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Iran demands US action, not words, on ceasefire deal

    Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Trump signals final decision pending on Iran nuclear deal

    US President Trump said Friday he was making a final determination on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry insisted no final agreement had been reached and disputed key elements of Trump's characterization. Trump reiterated demands that Iran agree never to have nuclear weapons and open the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while Iran's spokesman rejected the language of demands.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. US, Iran near ceasefire deal awaiting Trump approval

    US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their Middle East ceasefire, though the breakthrough still requires President Trump's approval. The potential agreement would allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran removing mines within 30 days and the US lifting its naval blockade if commercial traffic resumes, but Iran has not confirmed commitments and has said any unilaterally announced deal by Trump would not be recognized.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Iran examines US peace proposal; Trump warns talks near breaking point

    Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, while President Trump described negotiations as on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes, warning the window for diplomacy could close quickly.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Iran allows Chinese ships passage through Strait of Hormuz

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said naval forces allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the previous night, following an agreement on Iran's strait management protocols. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since war with the United States and Israel broke out on February 28.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Iran military claims Strait control could double oil income

    Iran's military spokesman said Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate significant economic revenue and strengthen the country's international position. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since war with the United States and Israel began on February 28, affecting a route that normally carries roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Freighter hit in Gulf amid US-Iran naval tensions

    A cargo ship was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, with a small fire that was extinguished and no casualties reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US interests in the Middle East, following a US fighter jet's strike on two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran responds to US peace proposal amid Gulf drone strikes

    Iran delivered a response to Washington's peace proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, especially in Lebanon, and ensuring shipping security. The response came as drones threatened Gulf targets on Sunday, including a strike that damaged a freighter heading to Qatar, and amid Tehran's warnings against retaliation for any new US strikes.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. US pauses Strait of Hormuz escorts to pursue Iran peace deal

    President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. World leaders urge Iran back to talks as Mideast ceasefire crumbles

    World leaders including Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia are pressing Iran to return to diplomacy as the Middle East ceasefire deteriorates following exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian attacks reported by the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Iran warns US Hormuz escort plan violates ceasefire

    Iran warned Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump announced the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway under "Project Freedom," a humanitarian operation.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran warns US ship escort plan violates Mideast ceasefire

    Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, after President Trump announced a US operation to escort ships through the blocked waterway. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with Iran's control of the strategic strait following US-Israeli attacks on Tehran remaining a main point of contention.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. US approves arms sales to Qatar and Israel amid Middle East conflict

    The United States approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar and a nearly $1 billion sale of precision weapons systems to Israel, citing support for US foreign policy and national security objectives. The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Trump says Iran naval blockade could last months, oil prices spike

    US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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