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Nikkei 225 & Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> index is trading sharply lower, extending previous losses due to negative cues from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
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
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International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian paramilitary force targeted by US strikes; involved in attacks on vessels.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> has fallen due to global market uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict and rising energy costs, impacting investor confidence in the Japanese market.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
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
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Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 shed value, indicating a negative reaction in the Japanese market to the geopolitical developments.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% amid broad market declines.
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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Nikkei 225: Fell over 5% in a single day, driven by losses in tech and AI-related stocks.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Fired missiles at commercial ships.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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Nikkei 225: Japanese index that rose 0.5% on tech gains.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian military force that claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and attacked US assets.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> surged 3.1% in morning trading due to positive sentiment from the peace talks.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei dropped 2.9% on tech sell-off.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.5%, reflecting regional market weakness.
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
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Nikkei 225: Nikkei rose, but Japan faces energy cost pressures from war.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC leads Iran's retaliatory attacks, targeting US bases and Gulf infrastructure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 has traded mixed due to anxiety about surging oil prices and the Iran war.
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
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Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei closed at a record high, contributing to the positive sentiment in Asian markets, partly driven by global optimism.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is Iran's elite military force, responsible for attacks on US bases and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It plays a key role in Iran's defense and its statements reflect Tehran's resolve.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei rose on hopes of a deal, but is affected by global uncertainty.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC controls the strait and has attacked ships, maintaining Iran's leverage.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei closed at a record high, contributing to the positive sentiment in Asian markets, partly driven by global optimism.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps acknowledged an attack around Bandar Abbas International Airport and launched a retaliatory attack on an air base.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 1.4 percent, showing a positive performance amidst global market fluctuations.
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
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International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei was affected by yen weakness and oil prices.
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
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International
Nikkei 225: Japanese index fell, affected by global risk-off.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC is a key power in Iran and has been involved in back-channel talks with the US. Its stance is crucial for any deal.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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Nikkei 225: Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% but remained volatile.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The IRGC conducted retaliatory strikes on US allies and claimed control of the strait. It warned Gulf states against cooperating with the US.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
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Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lingered either side of flat, reflecting market unease about the ceasefire.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy posted a map showing alternative shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz to help ships avoid naval mines, asserting control over the strait.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nikkei 225: Nikkei dropped 0.8%, reflecting risk aversion.
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
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index led a strong rally across Asian stocks, fueled by optimism surrounding the US-Iran peace talks.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning that any resumed US attacks would trigger a response extending beyond the Middle East, highlighting Iran's military readiness.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose 0.5%, led by chip stocks.
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
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International
Nikkei 225: Dipped on yen strength and global uncertainty. Its performance is affected by currency moves.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iranian military force involved in attacks on shipping and US assets. Their actions are central to the conflict.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei rose, indicating positive market sentiment in response to the peace deal hopes.
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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Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index jumped, lifted by gains for tech-related shares and positive economic data from Japan, indicating a strong performance in the Japanese market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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