Japan & Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
49 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026
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Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative sentiment from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on global trade and energy supplies.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>> is responsible for Iran>>>'s military actions, including shooting down a United States>>> helicopter and launching retaliatory strikes, directly escalating the conflict.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian paramilitary force targeted by US strikes; involved in attacks on vessels.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>> of Iran>>> shared the announcement of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, indicating its involvement in the control of the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' military facilities, including missile and drone launchers, were targeted by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, indicating their direct involvement in military actions against Iran.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a major oil importer, is significantly affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as most of its oil imports pass through this waterway.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is Iran's military force, responsible for enforcing the Strait of Hormuz blockade, retaliating against US strikes, and claiming to have downed US drones.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
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
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
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
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has gained more power following the changes in Iran's leadership, potentially hardening Tehran's negotiating stance.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan: Japan's yen weakened amid oil price spikes, and the country faces energy import costs.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC leads Iran's retaliatory attacks, targeting US bases and Gulf infrastructure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
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
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
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
Business
Japan: Nikkei fell sharply; yen at 40-year low.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Fired missiles at commercial ships.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a member of the G7 and has expressed support for the diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, with its navy potentially contributing to mine-clearing operations in 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
Japan: Japan's foreign minister met with Omani counterpart, discussing maritime security, reflecting concern over energy routes.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is a key target of US sanctions, with its financial networks under pressure. This affects Iran's military and economic capabilities.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Japan: Destination for some oil; affected by shipping disruptions.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Claimed attacks on US assets in region; said two tankers exploded in Hormuz; controls Houthi decision on Bab-el-Mandeb closure.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Japan: Japan, a major oil importer, has not paid transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its stance on Iran's demands for tolls.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is Iran's paramilitary force, responsible for launching missile and drone attacks against US bases and commercial shipping, and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
Japan: Japanese markets rose.
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
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
Japan: Japan's soccer match is unrelated to the main event.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Experts suggest that the war has entrenched the dominance of Iran's hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, indicating a potential strengthening of their influence despite the peace efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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