Iran says second oil supertanker explodes after mine strike

A similar incident occurred Friday morning, when “a rogue supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil … exploded and caught fire after hitting a mine,” according to the force.

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IRGC warns of ‘very real’ chance of new US strikes before midterms

“Although launching a new war against Iran would be irrational for the United States, the possibility remains very real, as the Trump administration needs a ‘win’ prior to the midterm elections,” IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi told state media on Wednesday.

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Iran's IRGC ‘almost certainly’ directed RAF Fairford plot: British PM

“We can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard,” said Andy Burnham.

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Iran attacks Vietnamese ship in Strait of Hormuz

The strike caused a “large” fire in the ship’s engine room and its propulsion system, according to the IRGC.

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IRGC hails US-led coalition withdrawal from Iraq as ‘great victory’

“The expulsion of the US from Iraq was the result of the proud Iraqi nation's steadfast commitment to its independence,” the IRGC said in a statement on Thursday, calling it a “historic victory.”

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Iran threatens attacks with new weapons if US strikes

“In the event of a new attack, in addition to changing the geography of the battle, new targets will be targeted, and strategic weapons will be used that have not yet been unveiled or deployed,” IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said.

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Iran closes shops, detains owners after Zhina Amini anniversary strike

Following the strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) summoned the shop owners who went on strike, temporarily shutting down their businesses while also making them sign a written undertaking not to participate in future strikes

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Iraq probe into Saudi pipeline attack uncovers parallel armed network

The findings have instead increasingly pointed to the emergence of smaller cells and individual fighters operating beyond established faction command structures, leading investigators to conclude that one such group was behind the pipeline attack, officials said.

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IRGC-led fringe factions behind recent attacks launched from Iraqi territory

While the government investigation has yet to publicly identify those behind the attack, three Iran-backed Iraqi armed factions' commanders attributed it to a small armed group linked to a senior IRGC officer.

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