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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

1 published Stories18 tracked eventsLatest event Sep 18, 12:39 AM UTC

Also known as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), 伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队

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Sep 18, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw the IRGC attack an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz and declare a blockade of the strait. The U.S. rejected Iran's account of a mine strike, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone. This event marks a further escalation in the military standoff over the Strait of Hormuz following last month's U.S. strike on Larak Island.

The IRGC attacked a Togo-flagged oil tanker, causing a fire and halting the vessel; two crew members remain missing.
The IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz blockaded and under its 'smart control.'
U.S. Central Command rejected Iran's mine-strike claim, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone and is being towed to Oman.

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Aug 31, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw U.S. forces conduct a direct strike on IRGC assets on Larak Island, the first such action in a month. The U.S. stated the target was rocket launchers preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran acknowledged the attack, reported casualties, and vowed retaliation. The strike marks a significant escalation in the military standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, directly threatening a critical global oil chokepoint.

Aug 23, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

One significant IRGC-related personnel change was detected this period. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. The reshuffle occurs amid the ongoing war with the US/Israel and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and is seen as hardline conservatives further consolidating power. Compared to the previous period when Trump expanded pressure to Oman, this event shows Iran reinforcing its confrontational posture through internal appointments.

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Sep 18, 12:39 AM UTC· Signal 201.3

Iran’s IRGC strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US denies mine claim

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker attempting illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and halting the vessel. The IRGC declared the strait blockaded and under its “smart control.” The US Central Command rejected Iran’s mine-strike account, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone and is being towed to Oman. Two crew members remain missing.

11 reports · 4 sources

Aug 30, 09:37 PM UTC· Signal 116.4

U.S. Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers on Larak Island Near Strait of Hormuz

On August 30, 2026, U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) assets preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The strike, confirmed by U.S. Central Command, marks the first direct U.S. military action against Iranian positions in a month. Iran acknowledged the attack, reported casualties, and vowed retaliation. The operation escalates tensions over the strategic waterway, a critical global oil chokepoint, disrupting maritime traffic.

5 reports · 5 sources

Aug 22, 05:38 PM UTC· Signal 121.6

Iran Appoints IRGC Veteran Mohsen Rezaei as Security Chief Amid War

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Iran strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; US denies mine claim, cites drone attack

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and disabling the vessel. The IRGC declared the strait blockaded and under its “smart control,” warning vessels against illegal passage. The US Central Command rejected Iran’s claim of a mine strike, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone. Oman reported the tanker being towed to port with two crew missing. Iran’s parliament speaker later said the strait will remain closed until Tehran’s conditions are met.

15 reports · 5 sources · Updated Sep 20, 06:15 AM UTC

Iran strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; US denies mine claim, cites drone attack

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Periodic recap

What changed for this subject in each tracking window — generated from matched events, delta-first.

Sep 18, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw the IRGC attack an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz and declare a blockade of the strait. The U.S. rejected Iran's account of a mine strike, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone. This event marks a further escalation in the military standoff over the Strait of Hormuz following last month's U.S. strike on Larak Island.

The IRGC attacked a Togo-flagged oil tanker, causing a fire and halting the vessel; two crew members remain missing.
The IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz blockaded and under its 'smart control.'
U.S. Central Command rejected Iran's mine-strike claim, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone and is being towed to Oman.

Earlier recaps

Aug 31, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw U.S. forces conduct a direct strike on IRGC assets on Larak Island, the first such action in a month. The U.S. stated the target was rocket launchers preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran acknowledged the attack, reported casualties, and vowed retaliation. The strike marks a significant escalation in the military standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, directly threatening a critical global oil chokepoint.

Aug 23, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

One significant IRGC-related personnel change was detected this period. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. The reshuffle occurs amid the ongoing war with the US/Israel and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and is seen as hardline conservatives further consolidating power. Compared to the previous period when Trump expanded pressure to Oman, this event shows Iran reinforcing its confrontational posture through internal appointments.

Tracked events

Events matched to this subject by the tracking pipeline, with signal scores.

Sep 18, 12:39 AM UTC· Signal 201.3

Iran’s IRGC strikes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US denies mine claim

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker attempting illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and halting the vessel. The IRGC declared the strait blockaded and under its “smart control.” The US Central Command rejected Iran’s mine-strike account, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone and is being towed to Oman. Two crew members remain missing.

11 reports · 4 sources

Aug 30, 09:37 PM UTC· Signal 116.4

U.S. Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers on Larak Island Near Strait of Hormuz

On August 30, 2026, U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) assets preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The strike, confirmed by U.S. Central Command, marks the first direct U.S. military action against Iranian positions in a month. Iran acknowledged the attack, reported casualties, and vowed retaliation. The operation escalates tensions over the strategic waterway, a critical global oil chokepoint, disrupting maritime traffic.

5 reports · 5 sources

Aug 22, 05:38 PM UTC· Signal 121.6

Iran Appoints IRGC Veteran Mohsen Rezaei as Security Chief Amid War

Aug 20, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Only one IRGC-related event was detected this period, with President Trump threatening to bomb Oman and claiming a backchannel with the Revolutionary Guard. The threat comes amid Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations with Oman over shipping regulations, with Trump also planning to declare the strait U.S. territory. Compared to the previous period's suspension of strikes, this event shows Trump expanding pressure to regional third parties and directly referencing contact with the IRGC.

Aug 13, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw a major shift in U.S.-Iran military tensions, with President Trump announcing a suspension of planned strikes on Iran and claiming a deal framework has been reached on opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Iran's state media denied requesting the pause and warned of proportionate retaliation, indicating significant gaps remain between the two sides' positions. The suspension comes amid ongoing conflict since February 2026, following the collapse of a previous June ceasefire, with Trump threatening massive retaliation if no deal is reached quickly.

Aug 8, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

This period saw a new round of U.S. sanctions targeting the IRGC's global logistical and financial support network. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran for supporting Mahan Air, an airline linked to the IRGC. The action aims to disrupt the IRGC's overseas operational channels, marking a shift in focus from the previous period's proxy attacks on energy infrastructure to concurrent economic pressure measures.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei replaced Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr with Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council on August 9-10, 2026. The reshuffle occurs during an ongoing war with the US/Israel and a crisis over the Strait of Hormuz. Rezaei, a 71-year-old former IRGC commander and hardliner, is seen as consolidating power among conservatives. The change signals a tougher stance toward Washington and internal factional struggles over negotiation strategy.

5 reports · 4 sources

Aug 19, 04:15 PM UTC· Signal 143.8

Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. naval operations or a potential U.S.-Iran deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The threat follows Iran’s closure of the strait in late February amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks, and as Iran negotiates with Oman over shipping regulations. Trump also claimed a backchannel with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and plans to declare the strait U.S. territory. The conflict has driven up global energy prices and remains deeply unpopular ahead of U.S. midterm elections.

5 reports · 13 sources

Aug 13, 02:25 AM UTC· Signal 205.8

Trump suspends Iran strikes, claims deal framework reached on Hormuz and nuclear threat

On August 1-2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of planned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran and other Middle Eastern states requested the halt after agreeing on a basic deal framework. The proposed deal demands immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Iran’s state media denied requesting the pause and warned of proportionate retaliation. The conflict, ongoing since February 28, 2026, has seen tit-for-tat attacks, with a previous June ceasefire collapsing. Trump threatened massive retaliation if no deal is reached quickly.

5 reports · 21 sources

Aug 8, 11:09 AM UTC· Signal 157.2

U.S. Sanctions Entities in China, India, Russia, Iran Over Mahan Air and IRGC Ties

On 30 July 2026, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran for supporting Mahan Air, an Iranian airline linked to the IRGC. The sanctions target general sales agents aiding Mahan Air’s operations and an IRGC-affiliated front company involved in targeting American and Israeli equipment. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the actions aim to disrupt Iranian military networks and cut off financial support to what the U.S. calls a terrorist enterprise.

5 reports · 2 sources

Jul 31, 06:44 AM UTC· Signal 173.3

Drone Strike on US-Owned LNG Ships at Egypt's Damietta Port

On July 29-30, 2026, a drone struck the US-owned floating LNG storage tanker *Energos Winter* at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire that spread to the *Gaslog Salem*. No casualties were reported. The attack, unclaimed but attributed by experts to Iran or proxies, occurs amid the US-Iran conflict, with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz and Houthis attacking Red Sea shipping. Egypt is pursuing diplomatic containment while avoiding retaliation, as the strike threatens global energy routes and the Suez Canal region.

5 reports · 5 sources

Jul 30, 01:02 PM UTC· Signal 81.2

Houthi Red Sea Attacks on Saudi Tankers Drive Oil Toward $100

Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalated the Middle East conflict by threatening shipping companies and striking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, forcing reroutes and pushing Brent crude above $98 per barrel. Saudi Aramco shipped record volumes from Yanbu port to preempt disruptions. Two tankers reversed course to avoid Houthi drones and missiles. The attacks, linked to the Israel-Hamas war, threaten global energy supply through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with oil prices rising nearly 20% in two weeks.

5 reports · 8 sources

Jul 29, 05:53 PM UTC· Signal 210.0

US-Saudi Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Escalate Tensions

On July 29, 2026, the United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, killing at least 20 and wounding 32 across seven provinces. The strikes, coordinated with US Central Command, retaliated against drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iran’s IRGC responded by attacking Jordan. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned the violation of sovereignty, canceled a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and faces pressure to disarm militias, risking broader regional conflict.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 23, 11:54 AM UTC· Signal 170.5

Houthi Militants Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia in Red Sea

On July 20-21, 2026, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—a critical chokepoint for global oil trade. The blockade, retaliation for a Saudi-led siege on Yemen and an attack on Sanaa airport, escalates the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. It threatens Saudi oil exports via the Red Sea port of Yanbu, already strained by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers carrying Saudi crude have turned back, and global oil markets face severe supply disruptions.

6 reports · 9 sources

Jul 19, 08:14 PM UTC· Signal 227.9

Two US Troops Killed, One Missing in Iranian Attack on Jordan Base

On July 18, 2026, Iran launched ballistic missile and drone strikes against U.S. and partner forces in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving one missing. Four troops were medically evacuated and later discharged; others with minor injuries returned to duty. This marks the first U.S. military fatalities in the Middle East since March, following a collapsed ceasefire. The Pentagon confirmed the attack, and the Trump administration is expected to respond strongly.

5 reports · 13 sources

Jul 17, 05:41 AM UTC· Signal 220.7

U.S.-Iran Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Sends Oil Prices Plunging

On June 15-19, 2026, the U.S. and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement mediated by Pakistan, signaling the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the return of Iranian oil exports. This caused Brent crude to fall over 33% to below $79 and WTI to drop to the mid-$70s, as markets aggressively unwound geopolitical risk premiums. The deal includes toll-free transit, lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, and potential sanctions relief by E4 nations. However, analysts caution that full production normalization and infrastructure recovery will take months.

5 reports · 7 sources