# IRGC
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Tehran Mourns Senior Commanders Killed in US–Israeli Strikes, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation
Iran held a public funeral in Tehran on March 11 for senior commanders killed in US and Israeli military strikes on February 28. The ceremonies are a domestic and international signal of resolve that increases the risk of further retaliation or miscalculation in an already volatile region.
Silence in Tehran: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vanishes as Region Braces for Escalation
Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mujtaba, has remained publicly absent since taking office, generating speculation about his safety and exposing fissures in Tehran’s security and political architecture. The gap in visibility comes as Tehran and the US and Israel exchange threats and strikes, raising the risk that uncertainty at the top could accelerate regional escalation and market shocks.
From ‘Unwinnable’ to Unaffordable: How a U.S.–Iran Exchange Has Become a Global Quagmire
A sharp exchange between the United States and Iran has evolved into a costly, high-risk stalemate. Rising oil prices, depleted Western munitions stocks and a harder-line Iranian leadership are increasing the probability of protracted conflict or dangerous escalation, while diplomatic overtures offer a face-saving exit that remains hard to negotiate.
Iran’s IRGC Rejects Trump’s “Ceasefire” Suggestion, Warns Tehran Will Decide End of Hostilities
Iran’s IRGC dismissed President Trump’s suggestion that the conflict with Iran was ending, asserting Tehran will decide when hostilities stop. Tehran warned of heavier, longer-range missile launches and framed freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as contingent on other countries’ diplomatic posture toward the U.S. and Israel.
Iran Announces New Wave of Missile Strikes, Claims Hits on US Regional Bases and Northern Israel
Iranian state-linked media announced the IRGC launched the 30th round of an operation it calls "Real Promise-4," claiming missile and drone strikes on US bases in the region and targets in northern Israel. The footage and assertions include mentions of newer missile types and an unexpected reference to a "new" supreme leader, but these claims remain unverified and appear to form part of a broader Iranian information and deterrence campaign.
IRGC Says It Can Sustain Six Months of High‑Intensity Strikes, Threatens New Long‑Range Attacks on Israel and US Forces
The IRGC says Iran can sustain high‑intensity operations for at least six months and has warned it will deploy more advanced long‑range missiles in the coming days. The announcement, tied to a sequence of claimed strikes in an operation called “True Promise 4,” is aimed at signaling endurance and deterrence to Israel, the United States and regional actors.
Iran’s Experts Assembly Names Mujtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader After Deadly US–Israel Strike
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mujtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, as the country’s third Supreme Leader following a February 28 US–Israeli airstrike that Iranian authorities say killed the sitting leader. Mujtaba’s IRGC background and seminary training point to a likely continuity of hardline, security-first policies, but the rapid transition raises questions about legitimacy, elite cohesion and regional escalation risks.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Portrayed as the ‘Shadow Architect’ of a Militarised Nuclear‑Missile Complex
Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation to supreme leader coincides with a profile that depicts him as the central architect of Iran’s integrated nuclear and missile programme. The portrayal suggests Tehran has institutionalised a strategy of maintaining a rapid path to a nuclear weapon while embedding that capability within hardened, precision missile forces — a shift that will reshape regional deterrence and complicate diplomatic efforts.
Oil Soars as Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader amid Regional Supply Shock
A surge in oil prices reflects widespread disruptions to Gulf crude exports and storage constraints following escalating Middle East hostilities. Chinese state media say Iran’s Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, a development that could deepen geopolitical risk and prolong market volatility.
Khamenei’s Son Elevated as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Prompting U.S. and Israeli Threats and Fears of Regional Escalation
Iran’s appointment of Ali Khamenei’s second son as supreme leader has sparked immediate threats from Donald Trump and Israeli officials, raising the risk of regional escalation. The selection challenges constitutional norms, risks domestic unrest, and complicates international diplomacy on Iran’s nuclear program and regional behavior.
Iran's IRGC Claims Destruction of Third U.S. THAAD Battery in the Middle East, Raising Stakes for Regional Security
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have destroyed a third U.S. THAAD battery, this time at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti base, after earlier claiming strikes on two systems in the UAE. The announcement, not yet independently verified, heightens regional tensions and poses difficult choices for U.S. and allied responses, with wider implications for deterrence and security in the Middle East.
Precision Strikes Versus a Global Fatwa: Why the World’s Most Dangerous Leaders Are Hard to Protect
A Chinese report says Iran has chosen a new supreme leader while two senior clerics issued a lifetime fatwa against Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, sharpening a novel security dilemma. Tehran’s multi‑layered protection apparatus is portrayed as robust on paper but vulnerable to intelligence penetration and precision strikes; Washington’s elite protective system excels against organised threats but is exposed to decentralised, ideologically‑driven attacks.