# Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Houthis Prepare Red Sea Closure, IRGC Oversight Confirmed — Reports emerge that Iran instructed the Houthis to close Bab el-Mandeb in response. Houthis deploy missiles and drones near the strait, with IRGC officers stationed in Yemen to control the operation.
- **2026-07-16**: Houthis Fire Missiles at Saudi Arabia — Demonstrating regional escalation, the Houthis launch ballistic missiles at Saudi territory, broadening the conflict.
- **2026-07-14**: Trump Threatens Attack on Iranian Power Infrastructure — President Trump warns the U.S. may strike Iran's power grid, escalating the conflict and prompting Iran's retaliatory threat.
- **2026-03-23**: Systemic Chaos — Widespread reports confirm Iran has tightened its electronic grip on the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 1 in 5 transit vessels.
- **2025-11-20**: Maritime Ghosting — Reports emerge of tankers appearing in Iranian ports via AIS while physically located in international waters.
- **2024-01-15**: Aviation Warnings — International aviation bodies issue warnings regarding GPS spoofing affecting commercial flights over Iraq and Iran.
- **2023-10-07**: Conflict Escalation — Regional tensions trigger a surge in electronic warfare and signal interference in the Middle East.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Hormuz Traffic Drops 94% to 8 Crossings; US Gas Soars $1 to $3.98
2026-07-18 02:01:31 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

The near-total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has driven U.S. gasoline prices up $1.00 in weeks, threatening global oil supply chains. With only 8 tanker crossings recorded on July 17 vs. 130+ pre-war, logistics managers face soaring fuel surcharges, war-risk insurance spikes, and potential inventory shortages.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/strait-hormuz-supply-chain-disruption-gas-price-surge

### 27% of global oil transit at risk as Iran readies Red Sea block closure
2026-07-16 17:19:29 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The threat to close Bab el-Mandeb, combined with an already shut Hormuz, could choke off all Middle East oil exports, sparking a logistics nightmare. Shipping routes, insurance costs, and global trade flows face unprecedented disruption.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-houthi-red-sea-threat-supply-chain

### Brent Crude Jumps 5.7% as Hormuz Shipping Attacks End Ceasefire
2026-07-08 10:43:24 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and renewed strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are sending oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude up 5.7% to $78.41. For supply chain managers, this means escalating fuel costs, heightened war risk premiums on maritime insurance, and potential rerouting away from a chokepoint that handles 20% of global oil trade. The Treasury's withdrawal of Iran's oil sale waiver further tightens supply, amplifying procurement and logistics risks.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-ceasefire-supply-chain-hormuz-oil-spike

### Chokepoint Crisis: Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Halt 20% of Global Oil Supply
2026-06-11 12:56:12 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 55

The Nigerian advisory is a direct consequence of a supply-chain nightmare: IRGC control over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to block oil tankers carrying 20% of global crude. For Nigerian expatriates and the nation’s own crude exports, the disruption could upend logistics, shrink remittances, and force costly rerouting.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-supply-chain-disruption-nigeria-advisory

### GPS Spoofing in Strait of Hormuz: A New Frontier for Supply Chain Disruption
2026-03-23 21:27:17 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Iran is reportedly utilizing sophisticated GPS spoofing to manipulate maritime and aviation traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This electronic warfare tactic creates 'ghost' vessels and navigation chaos, significantly increasing risks for global energy and freight logistics.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/gps-spoofing-strait-of-hormuz-logistics-impact

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