Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps & Popular Mobilization Forces

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Fired missiles at U.S. bases and struck tankers; lost members in Iraq strikes. Central to Iran's military response.

Popular Mobilization Forces: Suffered at least 20 killed and 32 wounded in U.S.-Saudi strikes. Iran-backed militia coalition in Iraq.

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.

Popular Mobilization Forces: The PMF, an Iran-backed Iraqi paramilitary coalition, was targeted by U.S.-Saudi strikes, suffering at least 20 killed. It remains a key proxy in the conflict, with significant autonomy.

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.

Popular Mobilization Forces: The Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iraqi umbrella of militias, are reportedly involved in the planned attacks from the north, linking Iraq to the regional escalation.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Claimed responsibility for missile attacks on US bases and ships; four advisers reportedly killed in Iraq strikes.

Popular Mobilization Forces: Iran-backed paramilitaries in Iraq; suffered at least 20 killed and 32 wounded in US-Saudi strikes.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's military force controlling the strait and conducting attacks; its actions are central to the conflict.

Popular Mobilization Forces: Iraqi militias targeted by US strikes; their attacks on Saudi oil facilities escalate tensions.

Popular Mobilization Forces: The Popular Mobilization Forces, a state-funded entity in Iraq, includes militia groups that operate in line with Iran's priorities, creating a contradiction with Iraq's national interests.