The push against the Iraqi groups by top American officials has fueled tensions between the two nations and within the Trump administration.
Tag: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Iran Says Suicide Bomber Who Hit Revolutionary Guards Was Pakistani
A commander of the guards said the bomber who killed 27 members of the elite force last week was from Pakistan, as were two accomplices.
Iran Suicide Bombing Kills 27 Revolutionary Guards
The bombing happened in southeast Iran, a restive part of the country near Pakistan. The Revolutionary Guards quickly blamed the United States.
Spy Betrayed U.S. to Work for Iran, Charges Say
Prosecutors say Monica Elfriede Witt gave the Iranians the code name and mission of a secret Pentagon program involving American intelligence operations.
Israel Confirms Attacks on Iranian Targets in Syria
After years of ambiguity, the Israel leadership has grown bolder about acknowledging strikes in Syria just after they occur, raising fears of prompting retaliation.
Cargo Plane Crashes in Iran, Killing at Least 15
Fire engulfed the 39-year-old aircraft when it hit a residential area northwest of Tehran. Under sanctions, Iran has struggled to maintain its aging air fleet.
E.U. Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Assassination Plots
The decision underscored the difficult balancing act facing the European Union as it tries to counter suspected Iranian misbehavior and preserve the 2015 nuclear deal.
British-Iranian Scholar Returns Home After Detention
The case of Abbas Edalat highlighted the plight of up to 30 dual citizens held as tensions have risen between Iran and the West.
Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Killing Other Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi’s Death
During discussions in Riyadh in 2017, Saudi intelligence officials discussed hiring private companies to kill the head of Iran’s Quds force and other Iranian operatives.