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IRGC threatens retaliation by hitting Israeli power plants, other regional targets

The IRGC has reportedly decided to escalate its approach in the war, shifting from a strategy of “regional defense” to increased aggression.

View of the Orot Rabin Power Plant at Sadot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023
Basij militia Shiraz commander Ebrahim Mortazavi-Nasb, killed in an Israeli strike, in an undated photo.

US-Israeli strikes killed Basij Shiraz commander earlier this week, IRGC-affiliated outlet says

Magen David Adom paramedics respond to a shrapnel hit site in central Israel following an Iranian missile attack, March 15, 2026.

Number of those wounded in Iran war matters more than number of those killed - analysis

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Iranian women’s football team player says she rejected Australia offer


Iran issues evacuation notice to residents of Ras al-Khaimah in UAE

Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all confirmed Iranian attacks on Thursday night and Friday morning.

Iranians wave flags, hold posters of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, at a funeral for Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, in Tehran, March 18, 2026; illustrative.

Six countries designate IRGC terrorist organization following discussions with Sa'ar

The six countries are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein.

Here, posters display assassinated military leaders, including IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami (center), in Tehran at the end of June.

Israel strikes across Iran, kills Basij intel. chief, IRGC spox. among others

The military also announced that it had struck weapons production sites and ballistic missile launcher storage facilities located in Tehran.

An IDF biographical infographic on Basij intelliegence chief Esmail Ahmadi, published March 20, 2026.

Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.

INDIAN VESSEL ‘Nanda Devi’ carrying liquefied petroleum gas arrives at Vadinar Port in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat state earlier this week, after Iran allowed it to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor that Iran has selectively closed.

Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial

The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.

A plume of black smoke rises from an ongoing fire near fuel depots at the port of Fujairah in the gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 4, 2026. Iran's strikes on Gulf neighbours since February 28, following the US-Israeli attack, forced the UAE to shut its airspace, blindsiding travellers.

How the air force broke down Iran's air defenses: Operation Roaring Lion vs. Operation Rising Lion

The top tier of Iran's remaining air defenses consists of mobile anti-aircraft missiles, often grouped together in a dozen or more on a vehicle, around 92% of which have been destroyed.

A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026.

Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations

The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.

A protester holds a placard about the internet blackout in Iran during a demonstration outside Downing Street against the Islamic Republic and calling for Reza Pahlavi to take over as King of Iran, as the Iran war escalates on March 14, 2026.

IAF destroys IRGC helicopter at airport, targets Basij operatives in western Iran

The strike comes a day after sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF struck Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. 

A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026.

Why is Israel, not US, carrying out most senior Iranian assassinations? - analysis

Israel has taken the lead in assassinating top Iranian officials, with the US playing a minimal role, signaling a major shift in strategy amid escalating tensions.

Explosions erupt following strikes at Tehran Oil Refinery in Tehran on March 7, 2026; illustrative.

Who are the most senior Iranian officials left alive after weeks of Israeli-US strikes? - explainer

In the wake of the devastation on the political and military echelons of the Islamic Republic, who are some of the most significant figures remaining in Iran?

Pedestrians pass in front of a billboard featuring an image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 4, 2026 in Tehran, Iran; illustrative.