Leader appoints new IRGC chief commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Hossein Salami, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new chief commander of the military elite force, promoting him to the rank of major general.

FM Zarif warns about long-term repercussions of US blacklisting of IRGC

Senior Iranian official says US blacklisting rooted in IRGC’s regional victories

A senior Iranian official says the US’s decision to blacklist Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is rooted in Washington’s dissatisfaction with the elite military force’s numerous victories against terrorists in regional countries.

Imam Khomeini’s expectations from national army, armed forces

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic had recommended forming very strong armed forces which could defend country against internal and external threats.

I am pleased with the Guard Corps. I hold dear and admirable the Guard Corps to whom I pin my hope. ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

Dear Guards! Dear soldiers of Islam! Wherever you be, guard yourselves against the self in you and ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

Today is the 3rd of the holy month of Sha‘bān; a blessed day. It is the Day of Guards of Islam, of ...

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)

I wish I were a revolutionary guard

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)