Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Page 27

Organization · 615 published stories · 147 outlets

US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire After Pakistani Mediation; Hormuz Reopening Central to Talks

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire shortly before a US deadline expired, with Tehran accepting temporary safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leaders mediated the pause, with talks planned in Islamabad. Both sides have framed the truce as progress while differing on longer-term terms including control of the waterway.

10 outlets · 22 articles Apr 8, 2026

Trump agrees to suspend Iran strikes for two weeks after Pakistan's appeal

US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, less than two hours before his deadline, following a request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The ceasefire is conditioned on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides have credited Pakistan's mediation. Details remain contested, including the scope of the ceasefire and the terms of Hormuz transit.

3 outlets · 5 articles Apr 7, 2026

Strikes Target Petrochemical Facilities in Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate

Multiple strikes have hit Iranian petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr and Asaluyeh, with conflicting reports on the extent of damage. Israeli officials confirm targeting sites linked to missile production, while Iranian sources describe limited impact and potential civilian casualties.

2 outlets · 5 articles Apr 7, 2026

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released a week after abduction in Baghdad

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released a week after being kidnapped in Baghdad. Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah announced her release, with reports indicating a prisoner exchange with Iraqi authorities. Kittleson has been ordered to leave the country immediately.

3 outlets · 3 articles Apr 7, 2026

Iran calls for human chains around power plants as US deadline looms

Iranian officials have called on young people to form human chains around power plants as a US deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches. The move comes amid threats of strikes on civilian infrastructure, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying over 14 million Iranians have volunteered to defend the country.

3 outlets · 3 articles Apr 7, 2026

Iran's Sharif University hit in US-Israeli strike; president sees attack on AI progress

Iran's top science and engineering university, Sharif University of Technology, was bombed in a US-Israeli strike, damaging research buildings and an AI centre. The university president says the attack aimed to halt Iran's domestic AI development, as more than 30 universities have been affected since the conflict began.

1 outlet · 1 article Apr 7, 2026

US Military Presents Trump with Target Lists for Potential Strikes on Iran

According to reports from Axios and The Wall Street Journal, the US military has prepared target lists for potential strikes on Iranian energy and transportation infrastructure. President Trump has extended the deadline for a deal with Iran, while US and Israeli airstrikes have reportedly hit bridges in northwestern Iran.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 7, 2026

Trump's 'whole civilization will die' warning to Iran draws international condemnation

US President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. The threat drew condemnation from Pope Leo and raised international law concerns, as the US and Israel continued strikes on Iranian infrastructure. A two-week ceasefire was later announced.

8 outlets · 12 articles Apr 7, 2026

Trump's Threat to Destroy Iran's Infrastructure Raises War Crime Concerns, Experts Say

Experts and UN officials say President Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law. While Trump and his UN ambassador argue such attacks are justified due to dual-use purposes, legal scholars warn of severe violations and the dilemma facing US military officers.

4 outlets · 7 articles Apr 7, 2026

IDF strikes terror infrastructure across Iran; attack reported at Kashan airport

Israeli forces conducted large-scale strikes on multiple airports in Tehran overnight, targeting assets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes, part of an ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, also reportedly killed two senior IRGC Quds Force commanders. Meanwhile, regional tensions remain high amid reports of civilian casualties and attacks on energy facilities.

3 outlets · 4 articles Apr 7, 2026

Israeli strike kills Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief

Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence organization, was killed in an airstrike confirmed by Israel. His death marks another high-profile casualty in the ongoing conflict, with Iran blaming a 'terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy.'

3 outlets · 5 articles Apr 6, 2026

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, demands permanent end to war

Iran has formally rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan, demanding instead a permanent end to hostilities. President Trump called Tehran's counterproposal 'not good enough' and reiterated his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes amid escalating tensions and Israeli warnings of further strikes.

4 outlets · 4 articles Apr 6, 2026

US rescues airman from Iran in high-stakes operation

US President Donald Trump announced the rescue of a US airman shot down over Iran, a mission that involved dozens of aircraft and hundreds of troops. The operation was marked by a firefight with Iranian forces, and Iran claims to have shot down several US aircraft. The rescue comes amid tensions over the US-Israeli war on Iran.

5 outlets · 9 articles Apr 6, 2026

Iran Rules Out Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Temporary Ceasefire, Reports Say

Iran has reportedly rejected the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, while a senior Iranian diplomat offered conditional passage if the US ends its Middle East aggression. The US and Iran appear close to talks, with Pakistan mediating.

1 outlet · 4 articles Apr 6, 2026

Iran's Internet Blackout Becomes Longest Nationwide Shutdown on Record

Iran's state-imposed internet blackout, now exceeding 888 hours, is the longest nationwide shutdown ever recorded, according to NetBlocks. The blackout has severely restricted access to information, disrupted businesses and education, and drawn international attention as the war with the US and Israel continues.

5 outlets · 7 articles Apr 6, 2026

Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month

As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second month, Israeli military assessments indicate Tehran retains between several hundred and 1,000 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel, despite heavy damage to its program. Estimates vary among sources, with some Israeli officials suggesting more than 1,000 remain, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon is believed to include up to 10,000 shorter-range rockets.

2 outlets · 3 articles Apr 6, 2026

US military rescues downed airmen in Iran amid CIA deception campaign

US special forces rescued two airmen after their F-15E was shot down over Iran, with the pilot recovered quickly and the second airman extracted after a multi-day search. The CIA ran a deception campaign to mislead Iranian search teams, while US forces destroyed two transport planes to prevent capture. The operation involved hundreds of troops and dozens of aircraft, with some reports of a strike on an IRGC headquarters.

5 outlets · 6 articles Apr 6, 2026

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until War Damages Compensated

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced irreversible strategic changes in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will not reopen until Iran is compensated for war damages. This follows President Trump's threats and expletive-laden social media post demanding the strait be opened.

2 outlets · 2 articles Apr 6, 2026

Strait of Hormuz remains flashpoint as US-Iran conflict shows no sign of abating

The US-Iran conflict continues to escalate with President Trump threatening strikes on infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, while Iran demands war reparations. China and Russia call for a ceasefire, and both sides report new attacks. Diplomatic efforts remain uncertain as the war enters its sixth week.

1 outlet · 2 articles Apr 6, 2026

Trump extends Iran deadline again in cryptic post as war enters critical phase

US President Donald Trump has once again extended his deadline for Iran to accept a deal, setting a new ultimatum for Tuesday 8pm Eastern Time. The announcement comes amid escalating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, with negotiations reportedly at an impasse and Iran rejecting ceasefire proposals. Multiple regional and international actors continue to push for a diplomatic solution as the conflict enters its sixth week.

6 outlets · 12 articles Apr 5, 2026