Latest "iran revolutionary guard" stories

The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria is seen on Oct. 22, 2018.

US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militants

This is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

This still image taken from surveillance video from a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon shows three Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast-attack vessels near a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Sunday, June 4, 2023.

US Navy says Iran boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz

The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul and the Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Lancaster responded to the incident, according to the U.S. Navy.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

6 months ago

Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz

It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

3 years ago

Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say

Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.

3 years ago

Iran’s Guard begins ground forces drill near Iraqi border

In recent months, Iran has increased its military drills as the country tries to pressure President Joe Biden over the nuclear accord, which he has said America could reenter.

3 years ago

Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US Navy nuclear sub

Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, the USS Georgia, which the U.S. Navy last month said had been sent to the Persian Gulf.

3 years ago