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Iran’s IRGC seems to be fighting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.

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Members of security forces look on during a funeral procession held for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, alongside other senior naval commanders and their families who were killed in US-Israeli strikes in late March, on April 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026.

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report

Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.

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US President Donald Trump addresses a Turning Point USA event entitled "Build the Red Wall" at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026.

IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits • Kamala claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war • IRGC says it will target vessels in Hormuz, orders vessels to stay anchored

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A screenshot from an AI-generated Iranian video mocking US President Donald Trump, represented as a LEGO minifigure.

YouTube bans pro-Iran 'Explosive Media' AI animation channel

Explosive Media had initially been suspended on March 27, with US media outlets reporting on Wednesday that the group's account had been removed from Instagram.

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Why Iran turned a pink missile into a propaganda symbol

By invoking a child’s request, the post framed a missile strike in emotional and populist terms, turning a weapon into a social media-ready emblem for domestic Iranian audiences.

APRIL 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Picture of a pink missile posted by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) affiliated Telegram channel, April 6, 2026.

Iran says no to ceasefire, more IRGC eliminations

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

APRIL 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026.

The US and Israel must target the Islamic Republic, not Iran’s future - opinion

The Islamic Republic of Iran wants the outside world to erase the distinction between Iran and the regime.

APRIL 6, 2026ByAIDIN PANAHI
An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

IDF kills senior IRGC Quds Force officials in strikes against Iranian regime

IRGC-QF Imam Hussein Division artillery chief Kamil Melhem and Unit 840 chief Asghar Bagheri were killed in separate strikes on Sunday, the military confirmed on Monday.

APRIL 6, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An IDF infographic detailing senior leaders of the IRGC-QF's Imam Hussein Division killed by the IDF, published April 6, 2026.

Katz, IDF: We assassinated IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi

Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF confirmed that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence Organization chief Majid Khademi was killed in strikes on the Islamic regime.

APRIL 6, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi pictured in February 2026.

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran is compensated for war damages, Iranian official says

The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently changed.

APRIL 6, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026.

IDF strike kills Head of Commerce at Iranian regime's oil headquarters

The IRGC's Oil Headquarters generates billions of dollars annually in profits for the Iranian regime's brutal police force through oil sales.

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF GRAPHIC describing Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi.

How US fooled Iran to rescue downed F-15 airman stranded in a mountain crevice

A US airman stranded in Iran's mountains for 36 hours was rescued thanks to a CIA-led deception campaign and a daring military operation that thwarted Iranian efforts to locate him.

APRIL 5, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
US MC-130J planes, blown up by US forces before evacuating Iranian territory following the successful rescue operation of a US downed airman. April, 5, 2026.

US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms

In a report by Axios, US officials confirmed that a specialized commando unit, accompanied by heavy air support, successfully conducted a rescue operation in Iran.

APRIL 5, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

Iran launches barrage of missiles towards central Israel, Netanyahu speaks with Trump

Hamas claims disarmament means continued genocide in Gaza • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • US, Israel choose strike targets in case deal with Iran not reached

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Streaks of light illuminate the sky during an interception attempt amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, March 23, 2026.