Also known as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), 伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队
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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.
U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on August 30, targeting IRGC assets preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the strike, the first direct military action against Iranian positions in a month.
Iran acknowledged the attack, reported casualties, and vowed retaliation.
The operation escalated tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting maritime traffic.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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This period saw a further escalation in proxy activity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the conflict's focus shifting from direct military engagement to strikes on global energy infrastructure. A drone attack on a US-owned LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta port caused a fire, with experts attributing the unclaimed strike to Iran or its proxies. Concurrently, intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea forced shipping reroutes and pushed oil prices toward $100 per barrel, demonstrating the ongoing threat to critical maritime energy corridors.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 29 July 2026, the U.S. launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers, missile and drone facilities, and maritime capabilities. In retaliation, Iran’s IRGC struck U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, claiming to have destroyed F-35s and killed troops. This direct confrontation marks a major escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities, with multiple regional states becoming battlegrounds and advanced military assets deployed.
On 30 July 2026, Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely, citing U.S. threats and interference, after two oil tankers turned back when one caught fire in a U.S.-protected lane. The IRGC blamed U.S. aircraft and called the route unsafe. U.S. CENTCOM denied a blockade breach and blamed IRGC attacks for endangering vessels. The escalating conflict pushed Brent crude above $92/barrel, highlighting severe geopolitical risk to global oil shipments.
The United States announced it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran as retaliation for attacks on US forces. Iran's state media reported that three people were killed in the US strikes on Qeshm Island. The operation marks a significant escalation in direct US military action against Iranian targets on Iranian soil. The strikes were carried out in response to previous attacks on American military personnel, though specific details of those attacks were not provided in the article. The incident occurred on July 30, 2026, and was reported by The Business Times Singapore.
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.
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.
The Middle East faces a renewed regional crisis as the fragile peace in Yemen collapses. In mid-July 2026, Iran orchestrated a clandestine flight transporting 10-21 IRGC commanders and advanced missile/drone components to Houthi-controlled Hodeidah. In retaliation for a Saudi-backed attack on Sanaa airport, Houthi forces declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, launched missiles and drones at two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and targeted Abha International Airport. This escalation, linked to broader US-Iran tensions, threatens global energy markets, worsens the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen, and risks redrawing Arabian Peninsula security. Western analysts assess the IRGC mission is to enhance Houthi operational capabilities.
Iran, via the IRGC-linked Tasnim news outlet, threatened to attack RAF Fairford in the UK, claiming US B-1B bombers launched from there struck Iran. The threat came hours after two US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jets arrived at the base. UK officials stated the country is prepared to defend itself, citing layered air and missile defense and increased funding. The article notes Iran's previous failed missile attack on Diego Garcia and suggests more likely attack vectors include short-range drones or sea-launched drones. The US Air Force confirmed the EA-37Bs are part of routine transient operations, while open-source trackers linked B-1Bs from Fairford to recent strikes on Iran, though CENTCOM declined comment.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched cruise missiles against Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center in Bahrain, claiming to have destroyed the facility. The attack was in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on an under-construction nuclear plant in Darkhovin, Iran. This is not the first strike on AWS sites in the region; multiple data centers were hit after the U.S. bombing campaign began, leading Amazon to place them in 'hard down' status from late March to early April. Amazon had already moved customer operations to unaffected sites, ensuring service continuity. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire, agreed on June 17, 2026, collapsed after Iran allegedly attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, escalating into further retaliations including American casualties in Jordan. The IRGC has also threatened other American tech firms like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and OpenAI's Stargate data center in Dubai.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched cruise missiles against Amazon's AWS data center in Bahrain, claiming to have destroyed it in retaliation for U.S. strikes on an under-construction nuclear plant in Darkhovin, Iran. This is not the first attack on the facility; the site had been hit multiple times since the U.S. bombing campaign began, leading Amazon to put it in 'hard down' status and move operations to unaffected locations. The attack follows the collapse of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire on June 17, 2026, after Iran allegedly attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has also threatened other American tech companies including Microsoft, Apple, Google, and OpenAI's Stargate data center in Dubai. Amazon has not released updates on repair efforts, and the ongoing conflict continues to endanger U.S. infrastructure in the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched cruise missiles against Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center in Bahrain, with state media claiming the facility was 'destroyed' in retaliation for U.S. strikes on an under-construction nuclear plant in Darkhovin, Iran. This is not the first attack on AWS infrastructure in the region; multiple data centers were hit by drones and missiles after the U.S. began its bombing campaign. Amazon had already placed the sites in 'hard down' status from late March to early April and moved customer operations to unaffected locations, ensuring service continuity. The attack follows the collapse of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire on June 17, 2026, after Iran allegedly attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequent U.S. strikes on IRGC forces in Jordan led to the latest Iranian retaliation. The IRGC has also threatened other American tech companies including Microsoft, Apple, Google, and OpenAI's Stargate data center in Dubai.
The Strait of Hormuz has become the central battleground of the U.S.-Iran conflict, with commercial shipping nearly halted due to nightly U.S. airstrikes and Iranian missile/drone attacks on shipping. The Joint Maritime Information Center reports 10 Iranian attacks since June 25, maintaining a severe threat level. Crews are increasingly unwilling to transit the strait regardless of incentives. Amid the disruption, a controversial proposal to charge tolls for safe passage is gaining traction. Oxford Economics argues a toll system could be less costly than prolonged disruption. Iran proposes mandatory fees of $2 million per Very Large Crude Carrier ($1 per barrel), while Oman explores a voluntary model. Combined, the fees could generate $6.8 billion annually for Iran and Oman, exceeding Suez Canal revenues. The proposal is also backed by the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation think tank.
Brent crude oil prices briefly surged to $90 per barrel in Asian trade on Monday following a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict. The U.S. launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on U.S. aircraft in Jordan, military bases in Kuwait and Syria, and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Both Brent and WTI crude rose 2% in early trading before retreating. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that strikes would continue until Iran stops attacking vessels in the international waterway. The re-escalation has brought Strait of Hormuz transits to a near standstill, raising global oil supply concerns during peak demand season. By the time of writing, Brent had fallen back to $88.64 and WTI to $82.67.
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.
The article analyzes the escalating oil crisis driven by the war in Iran, specifically Iran's strategy to close the Strait of Hormuz to create an economic and political crisis in the United States. Global oil reserves are reaching limits, causing soaring prices and a real possibility of oil shortages. The war, intended to be short and decisive, has become protracted, leading to declining approval ratings for the Trump administration. The US faces a difficult military option to reopen the strait, complicated by Iran's effective use of the IRGC and Artesh, long-range drones, and the unwillingness of private insurers to cover vessels. The analysis draws parallels to past US wars, noting that prolonged conflicts without quick victory tend to erode public support and create political crises.
The article explains the escalation of the Iran-U.S. conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. A June 14 MoU between Iran and Oman allowed free passage for 60 days, but Iran quickly formalized its Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to assert control. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Gulf states, opposing any toll system as a dangerous precedent. The IMO announced a competing southern corridor via Oman, which Iran rejected as unauthorized. Talks in Doha broke down over U.S. refusal to accept any formal management arrangement. Iran threatened vessels on non-Iranian routes, and the IMO condemned Iran's unilateral control bid. Shipping firms remain wary of dealing with the sanctioned PGSA, while Iran insists on a 'logical' toll, setting a precedent for other straits.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi forces to prepare to disrupt Red Sea oil shipping routes if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure. Missiles and drones have been deployed near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with Houthi forces awaiting orders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to begin attacks. This represents a coordinated pincer movement by Tehran, leveraging both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to threaten global oil flows. The article notes that on July 13, Yemeni government forces struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, prompting Houthi retaliation with ballistic missiles and drones against Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia. On July 16, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned that Saudi oil facilities and infrastructure would be targeted if Riyadh did not cease hostilities. Saudi Arabia now relies on the Red Sea route for 70% of its energy exports, making it vulnerable to disruption. The analysis draws parallels to the 2019 attack on Aramco's Abqaiq facility, which temporarily removed 5.7 million barrels per day from global supply.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi forces to prepare to disrupt Red Sea oil shipping routes if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to the report. Missiles and drones have been deployed near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with Houthi forces awaiting an order from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to begin attacks. This represents a strategic pincer movement by Tehran, combining leverage at the Strait of Hormuz with a new threat at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The report notes that on July 13, Yemeni government forces struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, prompting Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, breaking a 2022 truce. On July 16, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned that Saudi oil facilities and ports would become targets if Riyadh did not cease hostilities. The analysis highlights that Saudi Arabia now relies on the Red Sea route for 70% of its energy exports, making Bab el-Mandeb a critical vulnerability. The report draws parallels to the 2019 Abqaiq attack, which temporarily removed 5.7 million barrels per day from global supply.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi forces to prepare to disrupt Red Sea oil shipping routes if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure. Missiles and drones have been deployed near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with Houthi forces awaiting an order from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to begin attacks. This move represents a strategic pincer by Tehran, leveraging both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb to threaten global oil flows. The article notes that Saudi Arabia now relies on the Red Sea route for 70% of its energy exports after diverting from Hormuz. Tensions escalated following a July 13 Yemeni government strike on Sanaa airport, which prompted Houthi retaliation against Saudi Arabia's Abha airport, breaking a 2022 truce. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned on July 16 that Saudi oil facilities and ports would be targeted if Riyadh does not cease operations. The analysis highlights the risk of a repeat of the 2019 Abqaiq attack on a larger scale with direct Iranian coordination.
Since the Iran war disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipments in early March 2026, South Korea has increasingly relied on the Red Sea route and Saudi Arabia's Yanbu Port for crude oil and naphtha imports. Previously, 61% of South Korea's crude and 54% of its naphtha came via Hormuz. On July 17, 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the 14th successful crude oil shipment via the Red Sea, with a tanker loading at Yanbu and heading to Asia. The government considers this the most realistic option while Hormuz remains unstable. However, the route faces potential risk from Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, who are reportedly awaiting orders from Iran's IRGC to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and choke Red Sea exports.
Since the Iran war disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipments in early March, South Korea has increasingly relied on the Red Sea route and Saudi Arabia's Yanbu terminal for crude oil and naphtha imports. Before the conflict, 61% of South Korea's crude and 54% of its naphtha came via Hormuz. The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed the 14th successful crude shipment via the Red Sea, calling it the most realistic option while Hormuz remains unstable. However, the route faces potential risk from Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, who may close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on IRGC orders. South Korea, a major Asian economy and energy importer, continues diversifying its supply sources.
Pro-Iranian Shia militias in Iraq have announced a $10 million reward for anyone who successfully assassinates former US President Donald Trump. The bounty is framed as retaliation for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. According to Iran's Press TV, the reward was funded by donations from supporters of Shia groups in Iraq. The militias, operating under the banner of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have previously carried out attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria, as well as on Israel. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions, with Trump claiming Iran is constantly attempting to kill him. The article also notes that in 2024, individuals linked to Iran were charged or convicted in the US for plots targeting American politicians, including Trump.
Pro-Iranian Shia militias in Iraq, operating under the name Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have announced a $10 million reward for the assassination of former US President Donald Trump. The bounty is framed as retaliation for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. According to Iranian state-linked media Press TV, the reward was funded by donations from supporters of Shia groups in Iraq. The militias stated that 'the free people of the world will continue to pursue the killer of children and scientists,' referring to Trump. These groups have previously conducted attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria, as well as on Israel. The article also notes that Trump has claimed Iran is constantly trying to kill him, and references prior legal cases in 2024 involving individuals allegedly acting on IRGC orders to plot assassinations of US politicians, including Trump.
Pro-Iranian Shia militias in Iraq have announced a $10 million reward for the assassination of former US President Donald Trump, as retaliation for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The reward money was reportedly raised from donations by members and supporters of Shia groups in Iraq, according to Iranian state-linked media Press TV. The militias, operating under the banner of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have previously carried out attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria as well as on Israel. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions, with Trump claiming Iran is constantly attempting to assassinate him. The article also references past legal cases, including the 2024 conviction of a Pakistani citizen for a conspiracy to kill US politicians, allegedly on IRGC instructions, and charges against an Afghan citizen for plotting to assassinate Trump at Iran's behest.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, according to three sources. A source close to the Houthis confirmed the group has completed preparations by deploying missiles and drones in Yemen's highlands overlooking Hodeidah and the Gulf of Aden, and is awaiting orders. The Strait of Hormuz is already shut due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict that began in February 2026. A simultaneous closure of both the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits would severely disrupt global energy supplies, leaving the Middle East's two main oil export routes blocked. IRGC representatives in Yemen will control the timing of any closure. The Houthis have also broken a four-year truce with Saudi Arabia by firing missiles at the kingdom, further escalating regional tensions.
Ten U.S. F-22 Raptors deployed to Israel since late February for strikes on Iran arrived at RAF Fairford, UK, on July 10, 2026, as part of a broader U.S. airpower retrograde from the CENTCOM region. The jets flew over 200 undetected combat sorties against Iranian air defenses, nuclear sites, and IRGC targets. The withdrawal follows renewed hostilities after Iran attacked tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz, collapsing an April 8 ceasefire. Qatari negotiators are pursuing peace talks, while the U.S. maintains a strategy of controlled escalation.