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US Moves to Forfeit Ghost Tanker Skipper and 1.8 Million Barrels Linked to Iran-Venezuela Sanctions
world4 hours ago

US Moves to Forfeit Ghost Tanker Skipper and 1.8 Million Barrels Linked to Iran-Venezuela Sanctions

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint in DC seeking the seizure of the motor tanker Skipper and about 1.8 million barrels of crude oil alleged to benefit Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (incl. IRGC-QF) via shipments tied to Venezuela’s PdVSA. The government says the Skipper used spoofed routes, false flags, and ship-to-ship transfers to evade sanctions, with oil deliveries to destinations including Syria and Cubametales; seizure occurred in December 2025. The case states the oil proceeds support terrorism and WMD proliferation, but notes a civil forfeiture is an allegation pending burden of proof in court, with FBI, HSI and interagency partners leading the investigation.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#ghost-fleet#irgc#oil-tanker
The Bayt: Iran’s Hidden Power Center Under the Supreme Leader
world1 day ago

The Bayt: Iran’s Hidden Power Center Under the Supreme Leader

Even as Ayatollah Khamenei reduces public appearances and operates from secure bunkers, Iran’s authority endures through the Bayt-e Rahbari, the Office of the Supreme Leader. This secretive, doctrine-rooted network quietly controls the regime’s core security, political, economic, and cultural levers and has shaped decisions during and after the 12-day war, preventing a leadership vacuum from materializing while cementing centralized power behind the scenes.

via United Against Nuclear Iran | UANI|
#bayt#iran#irgc
IRGC Directs Hezbollah as Lebanon Braces for Strikes
middle-east6 days ago

IRGC Directs Hezbollah as Lebanon Braces for Strikes

Reports say Iran’s IRGC officers are directly supervising Hezbollah from Lebanon, taking control of its military rebuilding and strategic war plans ahead of possible Israeli or US strikes. The oversight includes regular meetings with Hezbollah operatives across Lebanon and a Beqaa Valley command center, as tensions escalate with ongoing Israeli airstrikes and Lebanon’s political pressure to stay neutral.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hezbollah#iran#irgc
US amasses forces as Iran talks loom in Geneva
world11 days ago

US amasses forces as Iran talks loom in Geneva

The US is mounting a major air and naval buildup in the Middle East ahead of planned Geneva talks with Iran on its nuclear program, repositioning assets from the UK, placing carrier strike groups including the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald Ford in the region, and extending deployments with cargo flights to Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Washington aims to pressure Tehran and keep strike options available if talks fail, as Iran conducts exercises and regional allies caution against destabilizing action.

via CNN|
#geneva-talks#iran#irgc
Iran's growing ballistic-missile arsenal reshapes Middle East security
world23 days ago

Iran's growing ballistic-missile arsenal reshapes Middle East security

Iran asserts it has recovered from war damage and maintains one of the Middle East's largest ballistic missile arsenals, with ranges reaching roughly 1,240 to 1,550 miles and including missiles like Shahab, Sejil, and Emad variants; the piece notes underground depots and ongoing development (including hypersonic missiles) as part of a deterrent strategy, while Western assessments describe rebuilding of capabilities after the 2025 Israel conflict and Tehran pursuing assessments amid renewed nuclear talks.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#ballistic-missiles#iran#irgc
Iran protests EU terror listing of IRGC, summons ambassadors
world26 days ago

Iran protests EU terror listing of IRGC, summons ambassadors

Iran summoned all EU ambassadors in Tehran to protest the bloc’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization over the crackdown on nationwide protests, signaling possible reciprocal actions while EU channels remain open. The move adds pressure on Iran as regional tensions rise with the U.S. military buildup and diplomacy unfolds through Turkey’s attempts to broker talks with Washington’s envoy.

via AP News|
#diplomacy#eu#iran
middle-east27 days ago

Iranian MPs don IRGC uniforms to condemn EU terror designation

Iranian lawmakers in Tehran wore IRGC uniforms during a session to pass a bill that classifies European militaries as terrorist organizations in retaliation for the EU’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist group; banners called the IRGC the world’s largest anti-terrorism force, and MP Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused Europe of following the US. The measure cites Iran’s law on countermeasures against the designation (Article 7). The move comes as the EU previously imposed visa bans and asset freezes on 21 Iranian officials and entities.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#eu#iran#irgc
Bandar Abbas Blast Prompts Probes as Iran Debates Causes
world28 days ago

Bandar Abbas Blast Prompts Probes as Iran Debates Causes

A powerful explosion hit a residential building in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, injuring 14 people and killing a 4-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing. Rumors about targeting IRGC Navy leadership were denied, while some sources attributed the blast to a gas leak (though local reports say the building lacked gas piping). Additional explosions were reportedly heard in other cities, and authorities say the situation is developing amid regional security considerations and evolving statements from various actors.

via Euronews.com|
#ahvaz#bandar-abbas#explosions
Iran Protests Enter Post-Crackdown Phase as Internet Persists, Arrests Mount, and EU Pressure Grows
world29 days ago

Iran Protests Enter Post-Crackdown Phase as Internet Persists, Arrests Mount, and EU Pressure Grows

Day 32 of Iran's protests shows internet access still tightly controlled with only partial restoration, while authorities continue mass arrests, rising bail demands, and widespread security pressure across 202 cities in 31 provinces. Fatalities reach 6,373 with thousands injured, and tens of thousands summoned or detained. International responses intensify as France backs designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the European Parliament emphasizes accountability, signaling growing diplomatic pressure in a post-crackdown phase.

via Hrana|
#arrests#european-union#internet-restrictions
Tehran vows hazardous consequences after EU labels IRGC a terrorist group
world29 days ago

Tehran vows hazardous consequences after EU labels IRGC a terrorist group

EU foreign ministers designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to Tehran’s crackdown on protests, prompting Iran to warn of “hazardous consequences” for Europe; analysts say the move is largely symbolic, but it signals rising tensions as Iran expands its military posture and the United States keeps military options on the table, raising regional risk and fears of wider confrontation.

via CNN|
#diplomacy#eu#iran
EU poised to blacklist Iran's IRGC after France backs the move
world1 month ago

EU poised to blacklist Iran's IRGC after France backs the move

The European Union is poised to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, with foreign ministers expected to approve sanctions; France has shifted to backing the move alongside Italy and Germany, potentially joining the US in listing the IRGC. The decision comes amid a crackdown in Iran and concerns that a designation could strain diplomatic ties with Tehran, but diplomats argue the IRGC's regional and overseas activities warrant a strong signal.

via Reuters|
#eu#foreign-policy#human-rights
France and Spain push EU to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group
world1 month ago

France and Spain push EU to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group

France and Spain signaled support to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation in the EU, potentially securing a majority ahead of ministers' talks; a designation would impose asset freezes, funding bans and travel prohibitions on IRGC members, following Iran's crackdown on protests and amid broader Western moves against the group.

via Euronews.com|
#eu#france#irgc