IRGC has ‘great record’ in terror fight, Raisi says

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi has said the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has a “great record” in the war against terrorism, noting that martyr commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani has emerged as the region’s anti-terrorist hero.

Iran capable of monitoring satellites with ground radars

IRGC chief says military able to strike ships thousands of kilometers away

TEHRAN- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has emphasized Iran’s advancements in missile and radar technologies by declaring that Iran has the technological expertise to detect satellites by using radars on the ground.

No legal basis to label IRGC as ‘terrorist’, German FM says

TEHRAN- The Germany foreign minister has reiterated prior statements made last month by the European Union’s foreign policy chief, saying that there is no legitimate basis for labeling Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”

No foreign power can pose slight threats to Iran: IRGC

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday praised Iran’s deterrent capability, saying a country would be foolish to strike the Islamic Republic given the country’s defensive and military capabilities.

IRGC lauds high turnout in rallies, says guarding national interests is distinct strategy

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has praised the high turnout at the Saturday rallies marking the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, stating that the clear-cut strategy is to safeguard the country's national interests while also meeting the needs of the population.

Iran self-sufficient in producing cutting-edge military equipment

TEHRAN - The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday that naval forces have access to cutting-edge weaponry and are independent of any superpower.

Drones intended to divert attention away from internal crises

The U.S -Israeli drone attack on a Defense Ministry workshop in the central Iranian city of Isfahan failed and thus the joint American-Zionist conspiracy to destroy the complex was nullified.

EU realized that putting IRGC on terrorist list is ‘play with fire’: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Sunday that the Council of European Ministers realized that placing the IRGC on the list of terrorist organization is a “play with fire”.

U.S. benefits from continuation of war in Ukraine

Some say the U.S. has no interest in Ukraine, or if it does, it is mostly moral, but the U.S. has a vital interest in the war in Ukraine, Javan wrote.

It’s ‘irrational’ to put IRGC on terrorist list: Swedish FM

TEHRAN – Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday that Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) cannot be named a terrorist organization just for what he called “violation of human rights in Iran”.

Iran response prompted EU to retreat on IRGC designation: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran’s response to the European Parliament’s resolution on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) caused the EU to back down on the IRGC listing. 

Blacklisting IRGC must be approved by court: EU’s Borrell

TEHRAN- Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, stated on Monday that without a court order the EU cannot declare the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

EU indebted to IRGC anti-terror activities: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday underlined that the European Parliament’s decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization is illegal under the UN Charter and that Europe is safe because of the IRGC's unrelenting campaign against terrorist organizations.

Iranian officials take firm stance against EU Parliament decision

Intelligence chief calls terrorist designation against IRGC ‘worthless, hasty, and ill-advised’

TEHRAN- Several Iranian institutes and authorities have strongly opposed an approval by the European Parliament in designating the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Iran mulls NPT withdrawal if EU blacklists IRGC, Abdollahian warns

Iran Parliament holds closed session to discuss EP resolution on IRGC

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament held a closed session on Sunday morning to discuss the recent resolution adopted by the European Parliament on the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Parliament speaker visits IRGC headquarters, warns against EU blacklisting

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf paid a visit to the chief headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in the early hours of Saturday morning and met with IRGC chief commander General Hossein Salami.

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Enemy and miscalculation again

In an article entitled "Enemy and miscalculation again", the Jam-e-Jam newspaper refers to the European Parliament's policy towards the IRGC and writes: The IRGC is a part of the country that cannot be separated.

Academics say European Parliament decision on IRGC is ‘miscalculation’

TEHRAN- Prominent Iranian scholars have criticized the European Parliament’s recent move to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as terrorist, asserting that the call is the result of “miscalculations” made by European nations.

Iranian officials lash out at European Parliament decision to blacklist IRGC 

TEHRAN- A myriad of Iranian authorities has shown reaction to a resolution by the European Parliament asking the European Union and its member states to blacklist and restrict activities of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iranian security forces foil two Daesh-linked terror groups

TEHRAN- Iranian security forces have destroyed two Daesh-affiliated squads before they could cause unrest in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan in southeast Iran.

Iran FM calls European Parliament's decision ‘a shot in the foot’

Abdollahian calls EU Parliament move ‘emotional, injudicious, inaccurate and unprofessional’

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian asserted on Thursday that the European Parliament has “shot itself in the foot” while voting to call for the European Union and its member states to include Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”

Speaker warns Iran will retaliate if Europeans go ahead with EU Parliament designation

TEHRAN- The speaker of the Iranian Parliament said on Thursday that Iran regards European countries differently, however, Tehran will retaliate if EU countries follow the European Parliament’s approval in designating the IRGC on the list of terrorist organizations.

Revenge for Gen. Soleimani inevitable: IRGC

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Monday affirming that retaliation against those responsible for the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is inevitable.

Historical towers turn off lights to commemorate General Soleimani

TEHRAN – Three iconic brick towers in Tehran turned off lights on Monday evening to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani, who was the powerful commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

IRGC member killed in Isfahan unrest

TEHRAN – A member of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was killed on Saturday night in the city of Semirom, Isfahan, Iranian media reported.

Riots aftermath leaves enemies enraged, split: IRGC chief

TEHRAN - The commander of the IRGC said on Wednesday that the recent disturbances that the enemy instigated in Iran were put down, noting the events benefited the Iranian armed forces by imparting them new lessons.