Global English

#IRGC

45 articles with this tag

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate as Iran Claims Capture of Advanced US SubmarineBreaking News

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate as Iran Claims Capture of Advanced US Submarine

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the capture of an unmanned US submarine near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating ongoing military conflicts between Tehran and Washington.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Tanker War 2.0: US and Iran Ship Attacks Escalate Global StrainsPolitics

Tanker War 2.0: US and Iran Ship Attacks Escalate Global Strains

The US and Iran are escalating a dangerous maritime conflict that is increasingly targeting commercial shipping and threatening global energy markets, mirroring the Tanker War of the 1980s.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Middle East Tensions Escalate: Tehran Issues Threats Against Oil Tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait Following US StrikesBreaking News

Middle East Tensions Escalate: Tehran Issues Threats Against Oil Tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait Following US Strikes

Tehran threatens oil tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, as regional tensions intensify amid military actions and sanctions involving the IRGC, US, Jordan, and Gulf nations.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Inside Iran's Domestic Security Crisis: Armed Threats, Protests, and Border Pressures Amid Regional ConflictPolitics

Inside Iran's Domestic Security Crisis: Armed Threats, Protests, and Border Pressures Amid Regional Conflict

Iranian authorities face mounting domestic armed threats from Kurdish and Baloch groups, alongside rising civil unrest and external pressures from the US and Israel.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Iran Vows Forceful Response as US Strikes Tankers and Maintains Naval BlockadeEconomy

Iran Vows Forceful Response as US Strikes Tankers and Maintains Naval Blockade

Iran has threatened harsher retaliation after the US military struck Iranian oil tankers and maintained a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt regional oil exports and heighten economic pressures.

Al Jazeera English|September 6, 2026|1
US and Iran Trade Strikes After IRGC Targets American Warships in the GulfBreaking News

US and Iran Trade Strikes After IRGC Targets American Warships in the Gulf

The US and Iran exchanged military strikes at sea after the IRGC fired missiles at American warships, prompting retaliatory attacks on Iranian oil tankers and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The National|September 6, 2026|1
US Central Command Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in RetaliationPolitics

US Central Command Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation

US Central Command forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks by the IRGC, as tensions escalate over Iran's oil infrastructure and economic network.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks on Navy WarshipsBreaking News

US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks on Navy Warships

The US military targeted and struck three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg island after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
US and Iran Exchange Devastating Strikes as Regional Conflict Escalates SharplyBreaking News

US and Iran Exchange Devastating Strikes as Regional Conflict Escalates Sharply

The US and Iran exchanged missile strikes and military attacks, ending a period of relative stalemate and raising fears of a renewed escalation in the ongoing conflict.

The National|September 1, 2026|1
US Strikes Iran Over Alleged Rocket Mine-Laying Tactics in the Strait of HormuzPolitics

US Strikes Iran Over Alleged Rocket Mine-Laying Tactics in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched military strikes on Larak Island to prevent Iran from allegedly using rockets to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The military action has prompted retaliatory attacks and raised questions about the feasibility of rocket-launched naval mining.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
US Strikes Lark Island in Southern Iran, Ending Weeks of Military LullPolitics

US Strikes Lark Island in Southern Iran, Ending Weeks of Military Lull

The United States launched a strike against Lark Island in southern Iran, drawing vows of retaliation from Tehran and threatening to renew military confrontation.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Middle East Tensions Surge: UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone as Oil Prices Cross $90 Amid Renewed US-Iran ConflictBreaking News

Middle East Tensions Surge: UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone as Oil Prices Cross $90 Amid Renewed US-Iran Conflict

Regional tensions escalate as the UAE intercepts an Iranian drone, oil prices surpass $90, and diplomatic efforts unfold amid renewed US-Iran strikes.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: IRGC Claims Control While US Enforces Naval BlockadeBreaking News

Strait of Hormuz Standoff: IRGC Claims Control While US Enforces Naval Blockade

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its active naval blockade and denies any ongoing talks.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz Following Unidentified Projectile StrikeBreaking News

Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz Following Unidentified Projectile Strike

An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unidentified projectile, though all crew members remain safe and unharmed.

Egypt Independent|August 27, 2026|1
UK Issues Energy Sector Alert Following Iranian Cyber Attack on Power PlantTechnology

UK Issues Energy Sector Alert Following Iranian Cyber Attack on Power Plant

UK energy companies have been placed on alert after hackers linked to the IRGC shut down a small power plant in July. Officials and security agencies are working to strengthen infrastructure protections against ongoing state-backed cyber threats.

The National|August 24, 2026|2
Trump Demands Iran Surrender as US Asserts Control Over Strait of HormuzPolitics

Trump Demands Iran Surrender as US Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump demands Iran's surrender following the expiration of their MoU, while tensions rise over control of the Hormuz region.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Iran Signals Shift to Offensive Strategy as US Memorandum of Understanding ExpiresPolitics

Iran Signals Shift to Offensive Strategy as US Memorandum of Understanding Expires

Iranian authorities signal a potential shift toward offensive military strategies as a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States officially expires, amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1