IRGC navy commander says Iran may close Hormuz Strait if not able to use it

The top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy says the Strait of Hormuz is an international maritime passage, warning that Iran may close the strategic waterway if prevented from using it.

Iran displays latest achievements in defense sector

Iran has recently celebrated its National Army Day with large-scale military parades across the country, showcasing its latest achievements in the defense sector. Units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force and Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base took part in the nationwide parades on Thursday.

Leader appoints new IRGC chief commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Hossein Salami, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new chief commander of the military elite force, promoting him to the rank of major general.

FM Zarif warns about long-term repercussions of US blacklisting of IRGC

Senior Iranian official says US blacklisting rooted in IRGC’s regional victories

A senior Iranian official says the US’s decision to blacklist Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is rooted in Washington’s dissatisfaction with the elite military force’s numerous victories against terrorists in regional countries.

I am pleased with the Guard Corps. I hold dear and admirable the Guard Corps to whom I pin my hope. ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

Dear Guards! Dear soldiers of Islam! Wherever you be, guard yourselves against the self in you and ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

Today is the 3rd of the holy month of Sha‘bān; a blessed day. It is the Day of Guards of Islam, of ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)