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Iranian Guards Stage Massive Military Parade Amid Economic Crisis and Anniversary of 2022 Uprising
middle-east23 days ago

Iranian Guards Stage Massive Military Parade Amid Economic Crisis and Anniversary of 2022 Uprising

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards organized a massive military parade in Tehran on September 18, 2026, two days after the fourth anniversary of the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death. The event, named Janfadayan-e Iran, featured hundreds of thousands of volunteers, paramilitaries, and children, alongside displays of weapons and symbolic coffins of US and Israeli leaders. While state media claimed over 300,000 participants, independent verification is lacking. The parade occurred amid a severe economic crisis, with the rial falling past 2.3 million to the dollar, and followed a week of increased security patrols. Amnesty International recently reported that Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture, and sexual abuse during the 2022 crackdown, highlighting the ongoing repression of dissent.

via Iran International|
#human-rights#iran#mahsa-amini
Iran’s Generals Take the Wheel: A New Power Structure Emerges
world5 months ago

Iran’s Generals Take the Wheel: A New Power Structure Emerges

Iran’s power structure has shifted from a single supreme leader to a guard-led corps, with Mojtaba Khamenei largely deferring to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ generals who decide security, war and diplomacy; the president and foreign minister are sidelined, a 'triangle of power' with Ghalibaf and Taeb binds policy, and the Guards drive negotiations with the United States, including strategic moves like closing the Strait of Hormuz, while hard-liners push back against concessions.

via The New York Times|
#iran#mojtaba-khamenei#power-shift
Iran's leadership fracturing under relentless bombardment
world7 months ago

Iran's leadership fracturing under relentless bombardment

Iran's ruling elite is showing deepening fractures as war with the United States and Israel intensifies, following the death of the Supreme Leader and a decapitation campaign that has killed many senior commanders; hardliners in the Revolutionary Guards push for a bigger role and a tougher stance, while President Masoud Pezeshkian's conciliatory approach triggers backlash and a race to appoint a successor, signaling serious internal divisions even as officials vow unity against external threats.

via Yahoo|
#iran#masoud-pezeshkian#power-struggle
Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Front-Runner for Iran's Next Supreme Leader
world7 months ago

Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Front-Runner for Iran's Next Supreme Leader

Iran’s Assembly of Experts met to deliberate succession for the country’s supreme leader after the current leader’s death, with Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as the clear front‑runner backed by the Revolutionary Guards. Some clerics fear security risks and public backlash, while other finalists like Alireza Arafi and Seyed Hassan Khomeini are viewed as moderates. A decision could signal a shift toward hard‑line influence within the regime and would mark a rare, historic handover by the assembly in Iran’s 47‑year history.

via The New York Times|
#assembly-of-experts#iran#mojtaba-khamenei
Israel Targets Iran's Key Sites Amid Rising Tensions
world1 year ago

Israel Targets Iran's Key Sites Amid Rising Tensions

Israel intensified its attacks on Iran, targeting key military sites including Evin prison and Revolutionary Guards HQ, amid ongoing tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The U.S. President justified the strikes, while Russia condemned them, warning of regional instability. The situation has heightened security concerns, with warnings of potential cyberattacks and increased military activity in the region.

via Fox News|
#evin-prison#iran#israel
"Iran Withdraws Senior Officers from Syria Amid Israeli Threats"
international-relations2 years ago

"Iran Withdraws Senior Officers from Syria Amid Israeli Threats"

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have withdrawn senior officers from Syria following a series of Israeli strikes, relying more on allied Shi'ite militia to maintain influence in the region. The decision reflects Iran's desire to avoid direct involvement in the escalating conflict across the Middle East, despite demands for retaliation from hardliners in Tehran. The Israeli strikes have resulted in casualties among the Guards, prompting concerns about intelligence breaches and leading to a reevaluation of operational sites and officer residences. Despite these challenges, Iran remains committed to preserving its role in Syria, while Russia's support for Assad could potentially strain its relationship with Iran in the region.

via Reuters|
#international-relations#iran#israel
"Iran Vows Decisive Retaliation Against Any Attack Amid US Response"
international-relations2 years ago

"Iran Vows Decisive Retaliation Against Any Attack Amid US Response"

Iranian Revolutionary Guards' chief Hossein Salami warned of a decisive response to any threat from the United States, following Washington's consideration of a response to the killing of American servicemen by Tehran-aligned militants. Iran's envoy to the United Nations also cautioned that Tehran would respond decisively to any attack on its territory, interests, or Iranian nationals outside its borders. This comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, with recent incidents including attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Israeli strikes in Syria.

via Yahoo News|
#international-relations#iran#response
international-relations2 years ago

"Iran Accuses Israel of Targeting Senior Revolutionary Guard Officials in Damascus Strike"

Iran has accused Israel of being responsible for a recent airstrike in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of five members of the Revolutionary Guards. The strike targeted an Iranian-controlled facility near the Syrian capital, and Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the attack as "state terrorism" and vowed to retaliate. Israel has not officially commented on the incident, but it has previously acknowledged carrying out airstrikes in Syria to prevent the transfer of weapons to Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group.

via Financial Times|
#damascus#international-relations#iran
"Iran Vows Retaliation for Israeli Strike Killing Top Officials in Syria and Injuring US Troops in Iraq"
international-relations2 years ago

"Iran Vows Retaliation for Israeli Strike Killing Top Officials in Syria and Injuring US Troops in Iraq"

Iran has accused Israel of conducting an airstrike in Damascus, Syria, that killed four senior members of its Revolutionary Guards, vowing to respond at an appropriate time and place. The attack escalates tensions in the region amid the Israel-Hamas war, with Iran positioning itself as an ally to Hamas and Israel targeting Iran-backed forces in Syria. Israel has not confirmed or denied the allegations, and the strike follows Iran's recent attack on an alleged Israeli spy base in Iraq.

via Business Insider|
#airstrike#international-relations#iran
"Iran Launches Missile Strikes in Iraq and Syria, Escalating Regional Tensions"
international-conflict2 years ago

"Iran Launches Missile Strikes in Iraq and Syria, Escalating Regional Tensions"

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile strikes in Iraq and Syria, targeting what they called "anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in response to recent attacks in Iran. The strike in Erbil, Iraq, killed at least four civilians, while separate ballistic missile attacks hit targets in Syria connected to the Islamic State. The U.S. strongly condemned the attacks, and the Kurdistan region's security council called it a violation of sovereignty. The strikes have heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising the risk of greater regional violence.

via The New York Times|
#international-conflict#iran#iraq
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Strikes 'Espionage Centers' and US Consulate in Iraq's Erbil
international-relations2 years ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Strikes 'Espionage Centers' and US Consulate in Iraq's Erbil

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have attacked espionage centers and "gatherings of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" near Iraq's Erbil with ballistic missiles, leading to explosions near the U.S. consulate and civilian residences, resulting in two dead and five wounded civilians. The area's airport was temporarily closed, and Iran has previously targeted the region, citing it as a base for Iranian separatist groups and agents of Israel.

via Reuters.com|
#ballistic-missiles#erbil#international-relations
"Iranian Commander Confronts Foreign Naval Operations in Strategic Waters"
world-news2 years ago

"Iranian Commander Confronts Foreign Naval Operations in Strategic Waters"

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has declared a readiness to confront what he refers to as "the enemy" in response to the presence of foreign naval forces in strategic shipping routes. This statement comes amid heightened tensions as Iran's allies, the Houthi movement, have attacked vessels in support of Hamas against Israel. Salami emphasized the need to defend Iran's national interests and warned foreign powers to maintain their distance from the region. The IRGC has also showcased new military capabilities, including a new ship and missile launchers, to challenge global naval powers, while the Iranian warship Alborz has been deployed to the Red Sea to secure shipping routes.

via Reuters.com|
#iran#naval-presence#revolutionary-guards
Israeli Strikes in Syria Result in Deaths of Two Revolutionary Guards Members, Confirms Iran
international-relations2 years ago

Israeli Strikes in Syria Result in Deaths of Two Revolutionary Guards Members, Confirms Iran

Two Iranian Revolutionary Guards members were killed in an Israeli airstrike near Damascus, Syria. The attack occurred shortly after a seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza ended. The Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah sites, killing the two IRGC officers and injuring five other fighters. Israel has been conducting airstrikes in Syria since 2011, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Syrian army positions. The Revolutionary Guards accused Israel of killing their members, while Syria's defense ministry confirmed the attack but did not provide casualty figures. Israel has not commented on the incident.

via The Guardian|
#hezbollah#international-relations#iran