Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards
Iran has condemned a new British legislative plan to ban support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iran-linked groups. The UK government intends to use this law to counter foreign state threats, including espionage and sabotage, following a series of antisemitic attacks in London.
Why it matters
This legislative move marks a significant hardening of UK-Iran diplomatic relations and reflects growing concerns over foreign interference and domestic security.
Iran slammed on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) a British plan to ban support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community.
The Foreign Ministry "condemns the hostile act of the British government... as unjustified, irresponsible and contrary to the fundamental principles and rules of international law", it said in a statement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had said on Monday (July 13, 2026) that "anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face up to 14 years in prison".
The proposed law is to be presented to Parliament this week.
The banned groups would also include proxies and volunteers of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, and the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, an Iran-linked group which has claimed attacks on Jewish properties in London.
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