Iran demands UN to condemn assassination of IRGC colonel

TEHRAN - Iran's ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi has called on the United Nations to condemn the assassination of an Iranian IRGC colonel, saying it is part of the UN's “responsibilities to genuinely fight terrorism and in a non-discriminatory manner.”

Officials condole martyrdom of IRGC colonel, vow harsh revenge

TEHRAN — Various high-ranking officials have condoled the martyrdom of the IRGC Colonel Sayyad Khodaei, noting that the perpetrators of this crime will soon face harsh revenge.

Iran never condones Israeli bases in the region: IRGC

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif, spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), asserted on Sunday that the Israeli regime will never be allowed to station troops near Iran.

IRGC colonel assassinated in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN— The IRGC public relations office announced an IRGC colonel was martyred in downtown Tehran on Sunday at 4:00 pm.

Biden continuing wrongheaded Trump-era policy on Iran: MSNBC

TEHRAN - In a commentary on May 20, the MSNBC criticized Joe Biden’s policy toward the Iran nuclear deal which is on life support, saying 18 months into his presidency he is “continuing wrongheaded Trump-era policy on Iran”.

Iran firm that designation on IRGC must be removed but open to talks on non-IRGC subjects: Politico

TEHRAN— Iran signaled a willingness to reopen stalled nuclear talks during two days of meetings last week in Tehran — but it hasn’t dropped a final demand holding up a deal. 

Blinken and Le Drian talk about return to full JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in a meeting in Paris on Sunday held talks about efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, known officially as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Time for diplomats to redouble efforts to resurrect nuclear deal: analysis

TEHRAN - In a commentary published in The Financial Times on May 12, a nuclear policy specialist at Princeton University says if the United States removes foreign terrorist designation against Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iran also delist the U.S. CENTCOM, the chances to revive the 2015 nuclear deal will increase.

Stalled Iran nuclear talks have been 'reopened': EU's Borrell

TEHRAN - The stalled Iran nuclear talks have been "reopened," AFP reported on Friday, citing the European Union foreign policy Josep Borrell.

IRGC pounds terrorist sites in northern Iraq

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it had targeted a site in northern Iran used by terrorist groups with missiles and artillery attacks. 

Senate adopts measure against efforts to revive nuclear deal

President Joe Biden’s bid to revive the Iran nuclear deal flunked its first test in the U.S. Senate, Politico reported.

EU’s Mora may return to Tehran in fresh push to resurrect nuclear deal

TEHRAN - European officials are preparing to make a fresh push to salvage a nuclear deal with Iran, offering to send Enrique Mora, the European Union coordinator of the negotiations, to Tehran, according to Western diplomats.

Quds Force chief lauds triumphant flight of drones over occupied lands

TEHRAN- The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has hailed successful flights by two unidentified drones over the Israeli-occupied territory, which the Tel Aviv regime attempted to keep hidden.

Even with deal on the table, nuclear talks freeze: analysis

TEHRAN - Negotiations to restore the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have reached a complete standstill, Politico said in a commentary on April 28. 

'New world order will accelerate decline of Zionist regime': Gen. Safavi

IRGC chief says Israel is on the path to decline

TEHRAN – Addressing Quds Day marchers in Tehran on Friday, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Israel is on the path to decline and predicted that the Zionist regime will be wiped out of the world map soon, the ISNA news agency reported.

IRGC Navy chief: Iran does not kid about its security

TEHRAN — In an interview with Fars news agency published on April 24, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said that the presence of supra-regional forces in West Asia is intended to sow discord among nations, create insecurity, loot people’s wealth, and pursuing colonial ambitions.

Arrest made in deadly shooting at IRGC officer in Sistan-Baluchistan

TEHRAN – The assistant governor-general of Sistan-Baluchistan province for security affairs announced on Saturday the arrest of those involved in a deadly shooting at a checkpoint in Zahedan, the provincial capital.

IRGC: Foes regularly request Iran to give up revenge for Gen. Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN – Commander of the naval unit of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that enemies regularly send messages to Iran requesting the Islamic Republic to abandon vengeance for the assassination of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

US seeking to avoid JCPOA obligations by inventing pretexts, says ex-ambassador

TEHRAN - The talks in Vienna to resurrect the 2015 nuclear deal – JCPOA- have stalemated due to indecision by the U.S. and inventing new excuses, Iran’s former ambassador to Paris and Brussels says.

IRGC Gaza drone passes flight tests, becomes operational

TEHRAN - Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ new combat drone, called Gaza, has successfully passed flight tests and it is now fully operational.

IRGC chief: Army-IRGC unity has disappointed and angered foes

TEHRAN- In a congratulatory message to Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi on Sunday, the chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami praised the “unity” and “empathy” between the Army and the IRGC, saying such a spirit has “disappointed and angered” the enemies of the Islamic Republic.

IRGC condemns Israeli attack on al-Aqsa Mosque, vows to support Palestinians

TEHRAN — In a statement issued on Saturday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) condemned the Israelis’ brutal attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque in al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Biden’s chance to remove Trump’s poison pill: ECFR

TEHRAN - In a commentary on its website on April 13, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said Iran and the United States are close to a deal, but both sides need to give and take to achieve the wider benefits of a renewed Joint Comprehensive plan of Action (JCPOA), the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.

A revived nuclear pact could benefit Washington and Tehran: Foreign Policy

In a commentary dated April 5 titled “The little Iran nuclear deal that Couldn’t”, Foreign Policy said a revived nuclear pact could benefit both the United States and Iran but it is proving a hard sell.

IRGC detains foreign ship carrying smuggled fuel

TEHRAN - The chief justice of Hormozgan Province announced on Saturday the detention by the IRGC Navy of a foreign ship carrying 220,000 liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.