Quds Force in the news: Iran-linked tensions, strikes, and US-Iran/Israel dynamics intensify as IRGC wing dominates hardline power moves. Key bio: IRGC unit led by commanders shaping covert ops and regional influence. #Iran #QudsForce
The United States has placed multimillion-dollar bounties on two Iran-aligned Iraqi militia leaders and paused security cooperation with Iraq as it pressures Baghdad to curb militias linked to Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions and a stalled government formation in Baghdad.
Admiral Brad Cooper testifies on Capitol Hill, saying earlier reports of widespread civilian destruction are uncorroborated, while confirming ongoing investigations into a Feb. 28 strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 175 people. He notes tactical successes but acknowledges staffing cuts have affected civilian-harm oversight.
U.S. prosecutors have unsealed a complaint charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al‑Saadi with organising or supporting nearly 18–20 attacks across Europe, Canada and the United States tied to Iran‑backed Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC. He has been transferred into U.S. custody, has appeared in Manhattan federal court and is being detained pending trial.
Vahidi has emerged as a central figure in Iran’s diplomacy and crisis management, guiding negotiation posture and security strategy as Iran maintains pressure in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Gulf. New unity claims surround leadership circles amid a concealed supreme leader.
A Hamburg court has indicted two men—Ali S. (Danish) and Tawab M. (Afghan)—on charges including espionage, murder and arson, accusing them of planning attacks in Berlin linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and its Quds Force. The case follows a spate of Iranian activity in Europe amid the broader Iran war.
Public hearings in Australia’s Royal Commission are examining antisemitism and security at the Bondi Beach attack site. ASIO has tied Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to two antisemitic attacks, prompting the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador in August 2025. The inquiry focuses on police security at the Hanukkah event and the broader spike in antisemitism since 2023.
Ceasefire negotiations in the Lebanon-Israel front have stalled after Hezbollah rejects a US-backed pact, insisting on Israel's withdrawal. The flare-up has displaced over a million people and kept northern Israel on alert as regional powers push for de-escalation.
ASIO has disclosed that an Iran-based Australian citizen orchestrated a Bondi firebombing and a former Australian resident in Iraq directed a Melbourne synagogue attack. Burgess links these incidents to the IRGC and warns of a broader danger, urging tolerance to curb antisemitism and violence.