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world7 hours ago•7 min saved

Satellite imagery points to targeted U.S. airstrike near Iran school

Satellite imagery and U.S. officials say a Feb. 28 blast at Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab likely stemmed from a U.S. airstrike hitting a nearby Revolutionary Guard complex, killing more than 165 people, mostly students; Iran and Israel deny responsibility. The Pentagon is investigating, while the UN and human‑rights groups condemn strikes on schools. Independent verification is lacking, but experts note damage patterns and proximity to Guard facilities suggest a targeted strike.

via AP News|

#airstrike #civilians #iran

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Brussels weighs terror label for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over crackdown

EU officials are close to designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, potentially placing the IRGC alongside groups like al-Qaeda and Daesh. France dropped its opposition, with Italy and Spain now backing the move, which would require unanimous EU approval. The plan includes asset freezes and visa bans on 21 Iranian individuals/entities, plus 10 more tied to Tehran’s weapons transfers to Russia. The IRGC is described as the “state within the state,” complicating diplomacy even as European leaders seek to pressure Tehran over rights abuses.

via politico.eu|

#eu #iran #revolutionary-guard

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Signals Readiness as U.S. Warships Move Toward Middle East

IRGC says it is 'finger on the trigger' as U.S. warships head toward the Middle East, highlighting heightened tension after a deadly crackdown on protests, with Trump threatening action and airlines canceling regional flights amid disputed casualty tallies.

via CBS News|

#iran #middle-east #protests

international-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Iran's Presidential Race Heats Up with Hardliners and Former Leaders Joining the Fray

Iran's hard-line parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has emerged as a leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election following the death of Ebrahim Raisi. Qalibaf, a former Tehran mayor and Revolutionary Guard general, is known for his involvement in past violent crackdowns on protests. His candidacy comes amid heightened tensions with the West and internal unrest over economic issues and civil rights. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's recent speech hinted at support for Qalibaf, who promises to continue Raisi's policies.

via The Associated Press|

#international-politics #iran #mohammad-bagher-qalibaf

international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard Seizes Israeli-Linked Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Israel amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The vessel, MSC Aries, associated with London-based Zodiac Maritime, was seized by Iranian commandos rappelling down from a helicopter. The seizure comes after a suspected Israeli strike in Syria and ongoing Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza, inflaming regional tensions. The U.S. has warned Iran against attacking Israel, while the Gulf of Oman, where the seizure occurred, is a crucial shipping route for globally traded oil.

via ABC News|

#international-relations #iran #israel

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Iranian Forces Seize Israeli-Linked Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a Portuguese-flagged container ship associated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Group near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, MSC Aries, was raided by IRGC commandos rappelling from a helicopter, and its location data was turned off. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Western intelligence warning of potential retaliatory attacks and U.S. officials expressing concerns about a larger regional conflict.

via The Hill|

#international-relations #iran #israel

international-relations-middle-east-conflict1 year ago•2 min saved

"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate as Israel Braces for Tensions"

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has vowed retaliation against Israel for an apparent airstrike that killed seven Guard members, including two Iranian generals, at the Iranian embassy in Syria. The strike, attributed to Israel, has escalated tensions between the two archenemies, raising fears of a widening regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Iran's proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, have also been involved in recent attacks, and the funeral procession for the slain Guard members in Tehran included chants of "death to Israel" and threats of retribution.

via ABC News|

#international-relations-middle-east-conflict #iran #israel

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate, Israel and US Brace for Response"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander vowed to "punish the Zionist regime" for an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria attributed to Israel, escalating tensions between the two archenemies. The strike, which killed seven Guard members, including two Iranian generals, has raised fears of a widening regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Thousands joined a funeral procession in Tehran, chanting anti-Israel slogans, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard warned that no enemy act against Iran's system will go unanswered, while expressing the possibility of the Zionist regime's collapse.

via The Associated Press|

#airstrike #international-relations #iran

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Israeli Strikes Target IRGC Officials in Syria

A member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two others were killed in a suspected Israeli attack in the port city of Baniyas, Syria. The attack, which targeted a villa housing a group affiliated with Iran, resulted in three explosions and the destruction of a building. Israel has not commented on the strike, but its air force has been known to carry out numerous attacks on Iranian and Iranian-linked targets in Syria. The killing of Reza Zarei, who was in charge of Iranian oil shipments to Syria, reflects a shift in Israel's strategy to target high-value individuals to disrupt Iran's influence in Syria.

via Al Jazeera English|

#attack #international-affairs #iran

international-relations-middle-east-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Strike Kills Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Officials in Syria"

Four senior members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard were killed in a suspected air strike in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus, with Iran blaming Israel for the attack. The strike is the latest in a series of intensified attacks on Iranian-linked targets in Syria, amid heightened tensions in the region following the Israel-Gaza war. The Middle East is on high alert as conflicts involving Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and other groups continue to escalate, with overlapping crises and concerns about a wider war spreading across the region.

via BBC.com|

#air-strike #international-relations-middle-east-conflict #iran

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Israeli Strike in Damascus Kills Iranian Revolutionary Guard Members

An Israeli airstrike on Damascus destroyed a building used by the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, killing at least four Iranians, including two commanders, and a Syrian. The strike targeted a residential building in a diplomatic neighborhood, and the Israeli military did not comment on the incident. This comes amid escalating tensions in the region, including Israel's offensive in Gaza and recent cross-border attacks. Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria in recent years, targeting Iran-allied militant groups, and tensions have also risen along the Lebanon-Israel border.

via NPR|

#damascus #international-relations #iranian-advisers

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard Launches Cross-Border Attacks in Iraq and Syria"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at alleged enemy sites in Erbil, Iraq, claiming to target "anti-Iranian terrorist groups" and Israeli spy agency Mossad. The attack resulted in casualties and drew condemnation from the United States. The IRGC also reported launching missile attacks in Syria against ISIL perpetrators. The strikes come amid heightened regional tensions due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza and ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Syria.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #iran #iraq

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iran Claims Responsibility for Attack Near US Consulate in Iraq"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for missile attacks near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, targeting what it alleged were Israeli "spy headquarters." The strikes resulted in casualties, but no Americans were harmed, and U.S. facilities were unaffected. Tehran also conducted strikes in Syria, citing retribution for recent terror attacks in Iran. The attacks are seen as retaliation for previous blasts near the tomb of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, which were claimed by ISIS.

via POLITICO Europe|

#international-relations #iran #iraq

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

Iran's IRGC Launches Coordinated Attacks in Iraq and Syria

Explosions near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq were claimed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, targeting "the headquarters of spies" and "anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings." Four people were killed in the bombings, but no coalition or American forces were harmed. Additionally, three drones were shot down near Erbil airport, leading to a halt in air traffic. The situation is ongoing, and updates are expected.

via ABC News|

#explosions #international-relations #iran

international-relations-military-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard Backs Houthis as Potent Proxy in Yemen"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has deployed ground forces in Yemen and is directing strikes against Western targets, raising the risk of direct confrontation with the U.S. as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. The Biden administration aims to avoid military conflict with Tehran but has begun hitting Houthi targets in Yemen, potentially leading to clashes with IRGC personnel. Iran has significantly increased military support for the Houthis, providing advanced weaponry that has disrupted global traffic and targeted locations as far as Israel. The IRGC's involvement in Yemen is part of its regional alliance system, allowing Iran to project power beyond its borders. The U.S. and IRGC have a history of conflict, with accusations of IRGC involvement in attacks on American targets in Lebanon and Iraq.

via Semafor|

#international-relations-military-conflict #iran #middle-east