Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

By: Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Martyr Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani: the real shatterer of ISIS

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Turning logic and rationality on its head, the psychopathic US assassin-in-chief has made the absurd claim that he was the one who defeated Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) in its entirety. This is while it was none other than the whiny wimp in the White House himself who ordered the gangland style, terror execution of the Iranian hero responsible for the defeat of ISIS, Martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
2020-05-29 21:00
IRGC Ground Force launches two new “PCR” centers in battling COVID-19: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) - The Deputy Commander of IRGC Ground Force for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian on Fri. revealed the launch of two new Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] centers in the country in the fight against the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
2020-05-29 15:42
Launching ‘Noor-1’ satellite showcases new dimensions of Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid said on Sun. that launch of Iran’s military satellite by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] displayed new dimensions of power of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2020-04-26 22:29
Iran’s successful launch of military satellite has angered US

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – An Iraqi member of parliament's Security and Defense Committee Badr al-Ziyadi said on Thu. that successful launch of Iran’s 1st military satellite by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has angered the US officials.
2020-04-24 04:00
US Trump reacts to Iran’s military satellite launch into space

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – In a reaction to the launch of Iran’s first military satellite into space, US President Donald Trump on Wed. said that Washington is closely monitoring Iran.
2020-04-23 10:18
IRGC to further disappoint, frustrate enemies: Ayatollah Jannati

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The Chairman of Assembly of Experts Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati congratulated the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] on the successful launch of “Noor-1” satellite and emphasized that enemies of the Islamic rRevolution should know that Iran’s armed forces will further disappoint you [enemies] more than ever.
2020-04-23 10:13
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Widespread media coverage of IRGC’s satellite launch

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The latest achievement of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been reflected in international media outlets and received widespread media coverage.
2020-04-23 01:03
VIDEO: IRGC's satellite sends first footage from space

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Noor-1, the first military satellite of Iran, was successfully launched and put into orbit by Qassed carrier on Wednesday. Here is the initial footage sent by Noor-1 after being launch.
2020-04-22 22:34
VIDEO: Moment of launching Noor-1 satellite by IRGC

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps announced on Wednesday that it has put the country’s first military satellite into orbit. Here is the video of the moment when the Qassed carrier launches.
2020-04-22 13:34
By: Mohsen Ranginkaman

IRGC unveiling device for smart detection of COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a homegrown device capable of detecting the coronavirus named “MOSTA’AN” on Wed.
2020-04-15 23:40
By: Mehran Riazi

Parl. speaker Larijani visits IRGC temporary hospital

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and IRGC’s Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami visited Shahid Sadoughi Temporary Hospital of IRGC’s Ground Forces and were briefed on the trend of Biological Defense and Environmental Cleansing Maneuver entitled “Maneuver of Martyrs of Defenders of Health”.
2020-03-26 22:00
‘Surge in Production’ can resolve problems facing country: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) for Political Affairs Brigadier General Yadollah Javani on Tue. pointed to the motto of ‘surge in production’ named after in the current year [started Mar. 21, 2020] by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and said, “surge in production can resolve problems facing the country.”
2020-03-24 11:35
IRGC in war-like arrangement to combat coronavirus: Salami

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps pointed to the main measures adopted by the force in the nationwide fight against the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-16 16:17
IRGC unveils Ra’ad missile, new generation engines

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new homegrown missile, dubbed ‘Ra’ad-500’, equipped with a composite engine, dubbed ‘Zohair’, as well as the new generation of engines of missiles and satellite carriers.
2020-02-09 15:21
IRIB to show footage of downed US intruding drone for 1st time

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – For the first time, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Thu. will show the footage of downed US spy drone after being pulled out from under water.
2020-02-06 18:58
US pullout from region ‘inevitable’: IRGC deputy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that US withdrawal from the region is ‘imminent and inevitable’.
2020-02-05 23:04
US Ain al-Asad military base after Iran’s missile strikes

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted US Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province in retaliation for the US assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Gen. Soleimani and Second-in-Command of Iraq Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad International Airport two weeks ago.
2020-01-14 11:48
Human error not to undermine IRGC salient achievements: Army chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the human error in the downing of the Ukrainian plane will not undermine the salient achievements made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
2020-01-14 10:26
Maj. Gen. Salami:

IRGC saddened about Ukrainian plane crash 'deeply'

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Chief Major General Hossein Salami said that IRGC forces are much concerned and saddened than others with regard to the plane crash belonging to Ukraine International Airline.
2020-01-12 12:34
‘Resistance Front’ to become stronger after assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani: MP

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Member Hossein-Ali Haji Daligani said on Thu. that the resistance front will become stronger after the assassination of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani by the US terrorist forces in Iraq.
2020-01-09 11:40
Iran Army to Trump: You won't dare take action against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi in response to Donald Trump's threat of targeting Iranian sites said that the United States will not dare to take any actions against the country.
2020-01-05 12:17
Leader appoints Gha’ani as new commander of IRGC Quds Force

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Esmail Gha'ani as the new commander of IRGC Quds Force commander.
2020-01-03 14:15
Parl. speaker:

Iranian nation not to forsake blood of its martyrs

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Following the US attacks in Baghdad airport on Fri. which led to the martyrdom of Commander of IRGC Quds Brigade, General Ghasem Soleimani this morning, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the noble nation of Iran will not forsake the blood of its martyrs.
2020-01-03 11:42
Malice, stupidity of US terrorist forces to further strengthen tree of resistance in region: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has released a statement on the US assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani.
2020-01-03 10:14
Enemies not taking lesson from their defeats: IRGC cmdr

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami said that enemies of the Establishment and Revolution do not take lessons from their failures and defeats.
2020-01-01 22:42
3rd day of trilateral joint naval drill between Iran, Russia, China terminates

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The 3rd day of a joint naval drill between Iran, Russia and China finished with a parade of naval units of participating countries in Northern Indian Ocean.
2019-12-29 16:23
IRGC chief meets with army forces’ cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami met and held talks with the Commander of Army Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Seyyed Abdol-Rahim Mousavi on Sun. in line with boosting interactions and more cooperation in various fields.
2019-12-22 10:55
IRGC chief:

Iranian nation has chosen path of ‘independence’, ‘resistance’

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami said that Iranian people have chosen the path of independence and resistance.
2019-12-19 13:59
IRGC cmdr. warns enemies against any hostile anti-Iran measure

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami warned that enemies will receive a harsh response if they adopt any mischievous act against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-12-12 19:23
Brig. Gen. Hajizadeh:

Khatam-al Anbiya construction HQ nullified impact of enemies’ sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that with the major measures taken, Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters has nullified the impact of all cruel sanctions imposed by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-12-12 14:33