IRGC

The command room of repression: The Larijanis’ return to Iran’s inner circle of power - opinion

Some of the Ayatollah's most important insiders belong to the Larijani family, who have a rare dual legitimacy due to their background in the clergy and advanced university degrees.

IRAN’S SUPREME National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani.
Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

How Khamenei turned protest into slaughter - opinion

Iranian parliament members dressed in IRGC uniforms in session to protest against the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organization'. Feburary 1.

Iran designates EU armies as terror groups while MPs don IRGC uniforms

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025

Iranian official says work on framework for negotiations with US is progressing


Saudi Arabia won't allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says

According to Saudi state news agency, SPA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the airspace issue with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman watch a military flyover at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT

The outlet, citing "several people familiar with the information," noted that the intelligence reports also indicated that Tehran's position is continuing to weaken.

Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.

Iranian property tycoon faces UK sanctions under IRGC funding claims - Financial Times

Ali Ansari, who holds a property portfolio of more than 150 million pounds across mainland Europe, had faced previous accusations for funneling money into “speculative ventures.”

Supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside the Iranian embassy during a protest in London, Britain, June 22, 2025

US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels

The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime

The UAE's statements come as a US "armada," as called by US President Donald Trump, keeps heading towards Iran amid the widespread protests and crackdowns.

Extension of Dubai City and Northern Emirates on the Arabian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates from space. (Ilustrative)

Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown

"The losses suffered by the civilian population during the protests demand a clear response," Italian FM Antonio Tajani wrote on X.

A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Iranian businesses suffer new blow as internet blackout lingers

Ali Hakim Javadi, head of the Computer Industry Organization, has estimated that the internet outages have caused economic damage of between $18 million and $27 million.

People march in a demonstration held under the motto "Help Iran. No Business With The Mullahs." on January 24, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Mossad was part of Iran’s mosaic pre-ayatollahs, what might it be there after them? - analysis

Iran's Interim Prime Minister Shapour Bakhtiar summoned Tsafrir to make a dramatic request: assassinate Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini at his exile residence near Paris.

An illustration depicting the Mossad emblem (L) and the Iranian flag (R).

UN Iranian expert says security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals

A UN Iranian expert told Reuters that Iranian security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals during the crackdown, a serious violation of medical neutrality.

A woman holds a placard during a demonstration in solidarity with protestors living in Iran, in Israel's central city of Holon on January 24, 2026.

Leaks from Iranian officials to Western media indicate growing levels of dissent in regime - report

The leaked information threatens the regime’s narrative of violent foreign-backed terrorist organizations killing civilians and protesters and causing unrest.

People attend the funeral of the security forces who were killed in the protests that erupted over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026.