Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Middle East Roundup, July 29: CENTCOM says IRGC has no authority over Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
Says the United States will hit Iran “very hard” as the Middle East war reignites, while adding that an agreement could still be reached at some point.
July 31, 2026
Iran ready to respond decisively to any hostile move, warns IRGC commander
Vahidi adds that Iran’s adversaries, after suffering setbacks during the conflict, attempted to compensate by fomenting internal unrest, but were once again defeated due to national unity and public solidarity.
January 25, 2026
Iran Guards seize foreign-crewed oil tanker in Gulf: state media
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an oil tanker in the Gulf carrying 4 million litres of fuel and 16 foreign crew members, part of ongoing interceptions of ships accused of illegal fuel transport
December 24, 2025