Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of the Iranian military. While the Iranian Army is the Islamic Republic's traditional military, the IRGC is focused on ensuring Iran's "integrity," which is often interpreted as meeting Tehran's foreign objectives as well as safeguarding the country from foreign interference.

The IRGC is made up of five core branches: The Ground Forces, which focus on putting down internal dissent as well as projecting power abroad; the Aerospace Force, which operates aircraft, missiles, and satellites; the Navy, which uses fast attack boats for asymmetric hit-and-run tactics; the Quds Force, which focuses on military intelligence and extraterritorial operations; and the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary group.

Its current leader is Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami.

'I think we'll keep it': Trump says US controls Hormuz, IDF believes blockade is 'highly effective'

Officials told the Post that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir told ministers: “The blockade of Iran is highly effective. The economic crisis there is getting worse.”

AUGUST 12, 2026|ByREUTERS, AMICHAI STEIN

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026

Trump demands Iran compensate families of US citizens injured in IRGC-orchestrated attacks

Trump also asserted that compensation should be given to the families of anti-IRGC protestors who have been killed by regime forces over the last 50 years.

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A woman holds a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.

Khamenei names new Iran military, IRGC chiefs after commanders killed in Israeli-US strikes

Ahmad Vahidi was formally named IRGC chief as Khamenei filled six senior military positions following the deaths of their predecessors in Israeli-US strikes.

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

US President Donald Trump answers questions from the media after signing an executive order, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 3, 2026

'Low-key it': US Pres. Donald Trump could reverse policy on Iran once again, Israeli analyst warns

Suleiman Maswadeh, a commentator for Channel 13 News, addressed the developments with 103FM, warning that even the current statement does not necessarily indicate Trump's future direction.

AUGUST 10, 2026|By103FM

Khamenei appoints IRGC founding leaders Rezaee, Zolghadr to senior political positions

Statements attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Mohsen Rezaee as his representative to the Supreme National Military Council and Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr as his political advisor.

AUGUST 9, 2026ByJAMES GENN

Iranian military commander Mohsen Rezaee attends the funeral ceremonies for Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

IRGC commander demands US 'correct its behavior' before Strait of Hormuz can be reopened

Zolghadr laid out six conditions under which, by Iran's consideration, the US would be correcting its behavior.

AUGUST 9, 2026ByTZVI JASPER

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian tells Hamas chief that Iran will support any decision made in Gaza - report

Pezeshkian pledged Iran's support for the Palestinian leaders' decision in a phone call with the head of Hamas' political bureau.

AUGUST 5, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, in February.

Strikes in Gaza require IDF chief's approval, Iran, Oman inch closer to Hormuz deal

Iran will not allow US to open new route through Hormuz • Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza • 'Resistance is Hamas's holy mission': Terror spox. tells Piers Morgan

AUGUST 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Houthi supporters shout in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.

Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report

Baghaei told the WSJ that all of Iran's negotiators were still in the country, except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who was visiting a religious site in Iraq.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByTZVI JASPER

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Israel reportedly intended to join now-canceled US attack on Iran • IDF confirms explosive that wounded Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah • Renewed US-Iran talks to start on Monday, Trump says

AUGUST 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes • Report: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that regional leaders asked to halt strikes • IDF kills two Hamas commanders in weekend strikes

AUGUST 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7

AUGUST 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.

British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

Rashad Sultanov, 44, from Islington in north London, was arrested on July 17 by Cypriot authorities and is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress, the Metropolitan Police said.

JULY 31, 2026ByREUTERS

The entrance of RAF Akrotiri pictured on March 2, 2026 in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations - report

Hamas representatives reportedly met with IRGC officials on a recent visit to Iran for the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, per Axios.

JULY 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

(FILE PHOTO) Members of security forces look on during a funeral procession held for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, alongside other senior naval commanders and their families who were killed in US-Israeli strikes in late March, on April 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.