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.

Imam Khomeini described Islamic Revolution as divine gift

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic said in his Last Will that the Revolution in this country has been a gift of God and a favor from the Invisible bestowed on this ravaged and tyrannized nation.

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.

Imam Khomeini accomplished goal of forming revolutionary armed forces

From very beginning of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini took very serious steps to form strong armed forces which can defend the country and divine ideals.

Imam Khomeini called for nation's military preparedness

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, announced National Military Day just two months after the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Iranians stage massive rallies in support of IRGC after US blacklisting

Iranians have held nationwide rallies to express support for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) following US blacklisting of the popular force.