U.K. Government to Designate Iran’s IRGC a Threat to National Security
- Posted on July 13, 2026
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The United Kingdom has announced its intention to formally designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a national security threat, strengthening legal frameworks for prosecuting individuals engaged in covert operations within British territory. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that this strategic move will enhance law enforcement capabilities and provide prosecutors with enhanced tools to identify, apprehend, and convict those conducting illicit activities on behalf of the IRGC.
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U.K. Government to Designate Iran’s IRGC a Threat to National Security
"These new powers will make it easier to prosecute and lock up anyone carrying out their dirty work here in Britain," said U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
