IRGC

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.

Senior IRGC Navy officer dies in car crash as insurgencies escalate across western Iran

This comes after four members of Iran's IRGC were killed, and several others were wounded in what the IRGC described as "terrorist" shootings in western Iran on the same day as the crash.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A man looks through a screen during a state funeral service in Enqelab Square, for military commanders and others killed in the recent war with Israel on June 28, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Israel and and Iran traded daily aerial attacks over a 12-day period until a ceasefire took effect on June 24.

Kurdish fighters from the People's Protection Units (YPG) run across a street in Raqqa, Syria, July 3, 2017.

Is a new insurgency brewing? Kurdish rebels clash with IRGC in major border escalation - analysis

Tasnim News, which is an IRGC-affiliated network, reported that “two members of Iran’s IRGC were killed and two others were injured in an ‘armed terrorist attack.'"

JUNE 30, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A convoy of Israeli military vehicles enters southern Lebanon from the Israeli border in northern Israel, June 29, 2026.

Witkoff, Rubio face bipartisan scrutiny over US-Iran deal, removal of Tehran’s enriched uranium

IDF kills PIJ terrorist who took hostages on Oct. 7 • Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel • Hakeem Jeffries calls for 'full unclassified briefing’ on US-Iran talks

JUNE 30, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife Yasmine Pahlavi attend a demonstration by Iranian pro-monarchy supporters near the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, April 23, 2026.

Iran indicts Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, anti-regime journalists for ‘inciting’ January protests

According to Salehi, the defendants are accused of "creating the conditions" for the unrest on January 8 and 9, 2026.

JUNE 29, 2026|ByALEX WINSTON

In bid to relieve international pressure, Islamic regime frees 139 Iranians sentenced to death

"They free a few hundred in every celebration, every festival, and it seems from outside that they are a kind and democratic and merciful regime…but they are taking hostages," said Sabti.

JUNE 14, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

People take part in a protest ahead of an expected signing of an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to U.S. and Pakistani leaders, in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on June 13, 2026.

The IRGC is not defending Iran, it's exporting the Islamic revolution - opinion

As long as the parallel structures of the IRGC dictate Iran’s wealth, institutional moderation is an impossibility.

JUNE 13, 2026ByTINA GHAZIMORAD

A person holds up an Iranian and Palestinian flag near Azadi Tower during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026.

US military shoots down Iranian attack drones in Hormuz, CENTCOM confirms

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday against firing more drones at ships attempting to transit the strait, saying Tehran "better get their act together."

JUNE 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Two US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets fly over the Middle East during a patrol in a photo shared by US Central Command on June 7, 2026.

IDF continues to target Hezbollah, as Iran says signing of MoU will not take place on Sunday

IDF struck over 70 Hezbollah sites in last 24 hours, military says • UAE denies release of Iran funds • Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all'

JUNE 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A United States Marine Corps Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter) is flown by Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on May 14, 2026 in San Diego, California.

The ups and downs that really matter: Why Israel, the US are not fighting the same war - opinion

Militarily, these were masterpieces of intelligence and kinetic execution. Strategically, however, they have exposed a profound, almost catastrophic misunderstanding of our adversary.

JUNE 12, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN

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Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Hezbollah, a terrorist group founded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1982, entered the regional conflict in support of Tehran on March 2.

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Hezbollah supporters hold flags and posters during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 10, 2026.

US military shoots down Iranian attack drones as Pakistan says text of US-Iran deal agreed upon

UAE denies release of Iran funds • Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all' • US ground mission to capture Iran's uranium paused by Trump - CNN

JUNE 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

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Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

IRGC general threatens to 'turn entire region into hell' if Strait of Hormuz destabilized

"Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran,” IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Brig.-Gen. Majid Mousavi said.

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Explosions reportedly heard in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all sides'

IDF pushes deeper in into Lebanon to neutralize threat of Hezbollah • Iran to reestablish closure of Strait of Hormuz, blaming US tensions • IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers

JUNE 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US Sailors observe as a US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter lands on the flight deck of USS Tripoli while transiting the Arabian Sea in a photo shared by US Central Command on May 30, 2026.