Argentina's Milei government formally designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, citing the organization's alleged involvement in the 1992 Israeli Embassy bombing and 1994 AMIA Jewish community center attack in Buenos Aires. The designation represents a significant diplomatic shift and alignment with US and some allied nations' terrorism designations. The decision marks a hardening of Argentina's Iran policy under Milei's administration.
Buenos Aires Times·AR · IR · IL·about 3 hours ago
Iran's IRGC claimed dominance over the Strait of Hormuz in response to Trump's conditional ceasefire proposal requiring the waterway remain open and free. The statement reflects escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran over control of one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The substance of any actual blockade or disruption remains unconfirmed.
Middle East Eye·IR · US·about 3 hours ago
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has publicly released a target list naming major US technology firms including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, with threats to initiate attacks beginning April 1. The stated intent and timing suggest this may be coordinated with broader escalation rhetoric, though specifics on attack method and credibility assessment remain unclear. This represents an escalation in Iran's cyber-threat posture against US private sector interests.
WIRED Security·US · IR·about 4 hours ago
Trump claimed Iran's 'new regime president' requested a ceasefire and made explicit demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military action if it remains closed. Iran's IRGC immediately rejected the characterization, asserting control of the Strait and dismissing Trump's statements. The factual basis of Trump's ceasefire claim is unconfirmed; Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's elected president since 2024, remains in office despite Trump's repeated assertions of regime change.
Middle East Eye·US · IR·about 3 hours ago
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly launched multiple drone strikes against the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, resulting in the carrier's retreat deeper into the Indian Ocean per satellite imagery. The claim remains unverified through independent sources and lacks details on drone origins, targets struck, or casualty assessments. This represents a significant escalation if confirmed, with implications for maritime security, regional tensions, and US force posture in the Arabian Sea region.
TASS English·IR · US·about 3 hours ago