UK bans Iran’s IRGC, IMCR after attacks on Jewish sites
UK bans Iran's IRGC and IMCR after attacks on Jewish sites, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions.
UK bans Iran’s IRGC, IMCR after attacks on Jewish sites
UK uses new powers to ban Iran’s IRGC and Russian intelligence unit
Genuinely new. First use of new power under National Security (State Threat) Act 2026. Gov to ban IRGC, IMCR (Iran-proxy body responsible for attacks on Jews in UK and elsewhere), and Russian GRU Volunteer Corps (involved in threat activity including sabotage against UK and allies).
JUST IN: UK to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
I welcome the UK Government’s move to designate the IRGC as a state threat to national security, involved in threats to life and intimidation. This is an important and welcome move by @keir_starmer and reflects the growing threat from the regime in Iran to UK citizens and interests. I hope the UK an
UK designates Iran’s IRGC as state threat, backed by exiled prince Pahlavi