Iraq & Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Fired missiles at U.S. bases and struck tankers; lost members in Iraq strikes. Central to Iran's military response.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a battleground where U.S.-Saudi strikes hit Iran-backed militias, killing at least 20 fighters. The Iraqi government denounced the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, straining its relations with both sides.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is Iran's main military force, conducting missile attacks and controlling the Strait of Hormuz. It suffered dozens of targets struck by the U.S. and faces new sanctions, but remains a key actor in the conflict.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is caught between US and Iran, hosting pro-Iran militias. PM seeks to prevent escalation while managing domestic pressure to disarm groups.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's IRGC is reportedly supervising potential coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Houthis, central to the threat against Saudi Arabia.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraqi militias are reportedly preparing attacks from the north, and Iraq was the site of recent Saudi-U.S. strikes against Iran-backed groups, raising tensions within Iraq.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is accused of supervising the planned attacks, reinforcing its role as a destabilizing force in the region and subject to potential sanctions or military responses.
Jul 30, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Claimed responsibility for missile attacks on US bases and ships; four advisers reportedly killed in Iraq strikes.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the base for Iran-backed militias that Saudi Arabia struck, and which threaten further attacks. This adds to Iraq's instability.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is reported to supervise the Houthis and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, coordinating potential attacks on Saudi Arabia. It is a key Iranian military force.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC leads Iran's retaliatory attacks, targeting US bases and Gulf infrastructure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is central to Iran's military operations and control of the Strait of Hormuz, and is a key power broker in Iran.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is leading Iran's military operations, including strikes on US allies and enforcement of the strait closure. It is a key target of US airstrikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq faces drone attacks on its Kurdish region and is working to disarm Iran-backed militias amid the conflict.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is the primary target of US strikes and is conducting retaliatory attacks on US allies; its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz is being degraded.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian military force that claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and attacked US assets.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran launched counterattacks against Israel and US military installations in response to the US-Israeli strikes.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian paramilitary force targeted by US strikes; involved in attacks on vessels.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been used as a staging ground for drone attacks on US forces and has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is leading Iran's military response, attacking US bases and commercial shipping, and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC has claimed responsibility for attacks on US assets in the Gulf, including bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports are constrained by the Hormuz closure, reducing revenues. It is seeking alternative pipeline routes and has signed agreements with US firms to boost energy infrastructure.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC conducts attacks on US and allied targets, playing a central role in Iran's military response.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq approved alternative export mechanisms to bypass Hormuz, mitigating some supply disruption.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: IRGC back channels with US reportedly open, but denied, reflecting ongoing covert tensions.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC controls the strait and has attacked ships, maintaining Iran's leverage.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has Shia militias aligned with Iran that could be used as proxies. This could affect its sovereignty and stability.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is a key military actor, warning that bases used to attack Iran are legitimate targets. Its influence is rising with hardliner appointments.
Aug 19, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a neighbor of Iran and could be affected by sanctions and regional instability. It may face pressure to cut ties with Iran, but also risks Iranian retaliation.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls the Strait of Hormuz and has the capability to retaliate against U.S. and regional targets. It is a key actor in Iran's defiance and could escalate attacks if sanctions bite.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is one of the Persian Gulf producers whose oil supplies have been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, and it has struck arrangements with Iran to move oil.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated its definitive strategy to control the Strait of Hormuz and maintain its blockade, impacting energy markets.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the territory from which drone attacks on Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originated, with Iran backing groups accused of these attacks.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to put internet fiber optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz under a permit system and struck groups linked to the US and Israel in Iran — Kurdistan province.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been drawn into the Middle East war and is expected to participate in discussions regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned vessels to stick to Iran-designated routes in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's control over the waterway and rejecting new shipping lanes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's military force controlling the strait and conducting attacks; its actions are central to the conflict.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Iraq: Affected by regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups and US presence, and included in Trump's compensation demands.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's elite force; involved in attacks and control of strait; reportedly decimated by US strikes.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is the primary Iranian military force executing the closure of the strait and attacks on vessels and U.S. bases. It faces sustained U.S. bombardment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq intercepted a drone over Irbil, but this is a separate incident, with minimal impact on the main event.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is accused of carrying out the attacks on ADNOC vessels and is central to Iran's strategy of using the strait for economic coercion. It faces international condemnation and potential sanctions.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is involved in stopping ships in the Strait of Hormuz and is a key military actor in Iran's strategy. Interior Minister Momeni is considered close to the IRGC.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's Umm Qasr port was the site of an attack on an Oman Shipping Company vessel, indicating the spillover of the conflict into its territory. This highlights the broader regional instability affecting its infrastructure and trade.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>> is Iran>>>'s primary military force, responsible for counter-attacks against United States>>> bases and enforcing Iran>>>'s threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC conducted retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, and its small boats were targeted by US forces. The group remains a key actor in the conflict.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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