UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
The UK government is moving to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist threat under new legislation. This move follows allegations of the group's involvement in anti-Semitic attacks and foreign interference within the UK.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in UK foreign policy and domestic security, aiming to criminalize support for state-backed foreign military organizations.
London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian military organisation of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.
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