Revolutionary Guards Corp

February 11: The Iranian Revolution’s 2026 anniversary could well be its last - comment

The Islamic Republic can stage a march showing banners and military weaponry, manufacturing an appearance of unity. But when legitimacy is imposed on the people, then it's no longer legitimate.

Iranians attend the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.
Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

What could lead to the collapse of Iran's regime, 47 years after the revolution - opinion

 An image of Reza Pahlavi is seen while people protest against the Iranian regime, following the death of Mahsa Amini, outside Iran's embassy in central London, Britain, two years ago.

An open letter to the Iranian people: A story of courage and determination - opinion

 Illustrative image of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Brigadier-General Esmail Qaani in front of an image of explosions in Dahiyeh, Beirut.

Iran's Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani killed by Israel, NYT reports


Fallout from IRGC designation could come from many directions

What are the possible fallout scenarios?

U.S. President Donald Trump

Iran bans third-party aid assisting flood victims

With the IRGC now leading efforts to deal with the flood’s aftermath, the national emergency has illustrated cleavages in the government’s ability to respond to a natural disaster.

A man tries to cross a flooded road damaged by Cyclone Gonu near Jusk seaport, 2,000 km (1,240 miles) southeast of Tehran, June 8, 2007

Iran's Rouhani urges Pakistan to act against group behind border attack

"We are awaiting your decisive operations against these terrorists," IRNA quoted Rouhani as telling Khan.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018

Iran: Middle East-U.S. allies face risk of uprising by their own 'humiliated citizens'

"Trump and even his underlings ridicule and humiliate Saudi Arabia and the Emirates day and night, saying that you're nothing without us and cannot last a day without America's support."

Saleh al-Arouri (L), Hamas deputy chief, meets with Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's National Security Council, in Tehran, Iran October 21, 2017.

Iran rejects antisemitism allegation by Mike Pence

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander in January threatened Israel, which Iran does not recognize, with destruction if it attacks Iran, state media reported.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iran says Pakistan to 'pay high price' over attack, warns Saudi Arabia

"Why do Pakistan's army and security body ... give refuge to these anti-revolutionary groups? Pakistan will no doubt pay a high price," Jafari said in remarks live on state television.

Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Suicide attack kills 20 members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The attack comes as the US and other countries are attending meetings in Warsaw that are widely seen as part of an attempt to confront Iran in the region.

Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Iran showcases rapid deployment forces in army war games

Deployed by transport planes and 60 helicopters, commandos hunted mock armed militants, while an armoured battalion blocked "enemy" forces trying to retreat, state media said.

Iranian armed forces members march during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran September 22, 2018

Iran says it has a new tank that equals the best in the world

According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency a tank dubbed the Karrar (striker) that was initially announced in 2017 is based on models going back to the 1970s.

Iranian Karrar Tank

Trump cabinet debates designation of IRGC as terrorist group

It would be the first instance in which the US government lists an official state military as a foreign terrorist organization.

 A member of Iran's Revolutionary guard stands guard next to an Iranian flag during an anti-US ceremony in Azadi Square in Tehran, April 25, 2010