# Irgc on The No Agenda Show Irgc comes up in 26 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 26 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Strait Of Hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [Ali Khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ali-khamenei.md), [Mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [Sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [Scott Besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Asymmetric Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymmetric-warfare.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 26 ### Scott Bessent Iran Sanctions, Operation Economic Outcast - **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-03 - **Time:** 11:35–19:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/scott-bessent-iran-sanctions-operation-economic-outcast.md Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading "Operation Economic Outcast," a campaign of secondary sanctions aimed at removing entities doing business with the IRGC from the US dollar system. Bessent claims a blockade has left only 30 million barrels of Iranian oil in the water and predicts the Strait of Hormuz will be bypassed by pipelines within two years. The strategy involves targeting illegitimate assets to potentially compensate victims of terror. Keywords: [scott bessent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-bessent.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [oil blockade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-blockade.md) ### Operation Economic Outcast, Iran Oil Sanctions - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 41:41–50:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/operation-economic-outcast-iran-oil-sanctions.md Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced "Operation Economic Outcast," a campaign to block all Iranian oil revenue and funding for the IRGC. Besant described the move as an "economic D-Day," a comparison that draws criticism for equating financial sanctions with the bloody military invasion of Normandy. Keywords: [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [d-day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-day.md), [oil sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-sanctions.md) ### Victoria Nuland, Iran War Analysis, and Amsterdam Hijab Observations - **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-09 - **Time:** 44:09–51:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/victoria-nuland-iran-war-analysis-and-amsterdam-hijab-observations.md Victoria Nuland appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper to argue that the U.S. never had a true deal with Iran and is currently losing a war it started. The hosts mock Nuland's history of "sparking wars" and handing out donuts. The segment concludes with observations about the "Red-Green Alliance" in Amsterdam, where hijabs are reportedly more common than in Tehran, where students are increasingly abandoning them. Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), hijabs, [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md) ### Role of Mohammad Ghalibaf in Iranian Negotiations - **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-18 - **Time:** 58:58–1:03:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/role-of-mohammad-ghalibaf-in-iranian-negotiations.md Mohammad Ghalibaf, the hardline Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, is expected to be a key figure in the upcoming technical negotiations in Geneva. The U.S. administration views the inclusion of hardliners and IRGC representatives as essential for ensuring the long-term viability of the Memorandum of Understanding. Keywords: mohammad ghalibaf, [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), brian sullivan, mou, [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md) ### European Diplomatic Efforts and Iranian Internal Unrest - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 1:03:41–1:08:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/european-diplomatic-efforts-and-iranian-internal-unrest.md European leaders are scheduled to meet with President Zelensky in London to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, reports from Iran indicate widespread student protests against the regime, with many women appearing in public without hijabs. In the U.S., Texas oil producers are reopening capped wells to meet rising demand despite increased operational costs. Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### Iran Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions and Tolls - **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-19 - **Time:** 9:51–17:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/iran-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-disruptions-and-tolls.md The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly reimposed restrictions on ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting commercial vessels. Reports indicate that Indian-flagged tankers were ordered to turn around despite carrying Iranian oil, suggesting a possible extortion scheme involving transit tolls. The U.S. maintains a red line regarding freedom of movement in the waterway. Keywords: [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), indian tankers, [shipping lanes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping-lanes.md) ### Operation Economic Fury and Secondary Sanctions on Iran - **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-16 - **Time:** 8:42–11:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/operation-economic-fury-and-secondary-sanctions-on-iran.md Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announces Operation Economic Fury, a coordinated effort to block payments to the Iranian state and target IRGC accounts. The United States is prepared to apply secondary sanctions against countries and companies that continue to purchase Iranian oil or hold Iranian funds in their banks. This financial strategy is described as the economic equivalent of kinetic military activities. Keywords: [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), operation economic fury, [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [secondary sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secondary-sanctions.md) ### Profile of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iranian Leadership Shifts - **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-12 - **Time:** 1:02:42–1:05:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/profile-of-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-and-iranian-leadership-shifts.md Following the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and advisor Ali Larijani in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as a primary figure in the Iranian regime. A former commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Mayor of Tehran, Ghalibaf is reportedly viewed by some in the Trump administration as a potential future partner. Despite his public anti-U.S. rhetoric, reports suggest he has maintained back-channel contact with U.S. officials during the war. Keywords: mohammad bagher ghalibaf, [ali khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ali-khamenei.md), ali larijani, [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md) ### US and Israeli Air Strikes Target Iranian Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-05 - **Time:** 10:43–15:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/us-and-israeli-air-strikes-target-iranian-infrastructure.md Military escalations in the Middle East have resulted in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, including a medical research center in Tehran and a critical bridge in Khoraj. The IRGC issued a defiant statement claiming Western intelligence underestimates Iranian military capabilities, while reports of protests in Iraq remain unverified by video evidence. Keywords: [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), khoraj, [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), desalination plant, [oil refinery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-refinery.md) ### Iranian Internal Politics, IRGC Military Coup Theory - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 24:21–26:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/iranian-internal-politics-irgc-military-coup-theory.md Reports from the Middle East suggest the Iranian regime may have already collapsed internally, with the IRGC potentially operating a "puppet" leadership. While some regional voices advocate for a "chemotherapy" approach of continuous strikes to ensure total collapse, others believe the removal of sanctions could lead to a grassroots revolution fueled by social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Pakistan and China are currently positioned as potential mediators in the negotiation process. Keywords: [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Shahed Drones and the Cost of Interception - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 48:23–49:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/shahed-drones-and-the-cost-of-interception.md The use of Iranian Shahed drones has created an economic imbalance in the conflict, as the low-cost "modern V1" units are expensive to intercept. While a drone costs approximately $75,000 to manufacture, the missiles used to shoot them down can cost between $330,000 and $1 million. This disparity raises concerns about the long-term financial sustainability of defending against swarming drone attacks. Keywords: shahed drones, [v1 rocket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v1-rocket.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), interception cost, [military technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-technology.md) ### Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Addresses CPAC on Iran - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 59:20–1:02:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-addresses-cpac-on-iran.md Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi spoke at CPAC, urging a clean break with the current Iranian regime and labeling the IRGC a "poisonous ideology of terror." Pahlavi argued that the Islamic Republic is incapable of reform and warned against artificial negotiations that only buy time for the regime. The event saw significant support from the Persian-American community, many of whom expressed regret over the 1979 revolution. Keywords: [reza pahlavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reza-pahlavi.md), [cpac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpac.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [jihadist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadist.md), [shah of iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shah-of-iran.md), [franklin graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-graham.md) ### Military Buildup vs Boots on the Ground, IRGC Factions - **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-26 - **Time:** 37:35–41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/military-buildup-vs-boots-on-the-ground-irgc-factions.md Speaker Mike Johnson distinguishes between a regional military buildup and "boots on the ground," suggesting the presence of forces serves as a diplomatic bargaining chip. General Steve Anderson warns that the IRGC consists of 200,000 committed fighters who will utilize asymmetric capabilities, including mines and homemade cruise missiles. Speculation arises that the U.S. may be negotiating with a renegade IRGC faction to secure oil exports. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), moskva, [cruise missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-missiles.md), [asymmetric warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymmetric-warfare.md) ### Historical Context of Middle East Tribalism and Oil - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 34:35–38:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/historical-context-of-middle-east-tribalism-and-oil.md The conflict in the Middle East is analyzed through the lens of the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement and the subsequent artificial creation of modern borders. The discussion highlights the long-standing tribal and religious tensions that were exacerbated by European colonial interests. The IRGC is characterized as a primary destabilizing force that has funded global terrorism, necessitating a decisive military response to protect international interests. Keywords: [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), sykes-picot agreement, [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), gamal abdel nasser, [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md) ### Iran Internet Blackout, CNN Propaganda and Surgical Strikes - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 33:04–37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/iran-internet-blackout-cnn-propaganda-and-surgical-strikes.md The hosts analyze media coverage of a near-total internet blackout in Iran, contrasting CNN's reporting with independent accounts. While mainstream outlets report massive casualties during protests, Mimi notes that recent military actions have shifted toward "surgical strikes" against specific targets. They discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate information from within the country due to the IRGC's brutal crackdown. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [surgical strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgical-strikes.md), frederick pleitgen ### Mojtaba Khamenei, Luxury Holdings and Hereditary Rule - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 1:27:14–1:31:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/mojtaba-khamenei-luxury-holdings-and-hereditary-rule.md Bloomberg reports reveal that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, holds extensive luxury property across Europe through a shadowy businessman named Ali Ansari. While Trump has mentioned him as a potential successor, many Iranian-Americans and UK-based dissidents oppose any member of the Khamenei family. The younger Khamenei is a member of the IRGC and was previously passed over for succession by his father to avoid the appearance of hereditary rule. Keywords: mojtaba khamenei, ali ansari, [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), property holdings ### China, Iranian Proxy Weapons and Missile Technology - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 20:31–26:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/china-iranian-proxy-weapons-and-missile-technology.md The discussion shifts to China's $400 billion investment in Iran and the potential use of Iran as a testing ground for Chinese "carrier killer" missiles. Reports suggest that supersonic or hypersonic weaponry may have targeted U.S. naval assets. The economic impact of drone warfare is highlighted, noting the high cost of anti-missile interceptors compared to inexpensive Iranian-backed drones. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md) ### Iran Transitional Council, Post-Assassination Power Struggle - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 26:31–30:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/iran-transitional-council-post-assassination-power-struggle.md Kyan Tajbakhsh of Columbia University explains the formation of a three-member transitional council following the reported assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader. An 88-member panel of clerics is tasked with selecting a new leader amidst a potential power struggle between the regime and internal protesters. The analysis suggests the IRGC or military may ultimately dictate the new leadership structure. Keywords: kyan tajbakhsh, [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [supreme leader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-leader.md), interim council, [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md) ### Iran Revolution Rumors, 2CTousi TV and Regime Defections - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 1:32:34–1:38:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/iran-revolution-rumors-2ctousi-tv-and-regime-defections.md Reports from independent streamers like 2CTousi TV claim that major Iranian cities, including Mashhad and Karaj, have fallen to anti-Islamic revolutionaries. There are unconfirmed reports of IRGC defections and plans for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to flee to Moscow. While Russian media reportedly mentioned an imminent regime collapse, Western mainstream outlets have largely ignored the story, leading to questions about the authenticity of the uprising. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), mashhad, [ali khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ali-khamenei.md), 2ctousi tv, [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md) ### Mike Waltz, National Security and Iran Nuclear Concerns - **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-16 - **Time:** 19:44–24:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/mike-waltz-national-security-and-iran-nuclear-concerns.md National Security Advisor Mike Waltz discussed the possibility of direct military action against Iran if they continue supporting Houthi terrorists. 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