UK Government Designates Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Threat to National Security
The U.K. government announced it will designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security under new powers. This designation follows a series of antisemitic attacks in the U.K. and aims to prosecute individuals supporting or…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 13, 2026 —
The United Kingdom government has announced its intention to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, utilizing new governmental powers.
This significant move comes in the wake of a series of antisemitic attacks within the U.K. The designation aims to enhance the government’s ability to prosecute individuals who are found to be supporting or involved in acts of sabotage on behalf of groups that have been officially designated as threats.
Under the new measures, individuals convicted of such offenses could face severe penalties, including prison sentences that could extend up to life imprisonment. The government stated that this action is intended to strengthen protections for communities in the U.K. deemed vulnerable.
The decision has reportedly been met with approval from various Jewish community groups. They view the designation as a crucial step forward in bolstering security and providing greater safeguarding for their communities.
Further details regarding the specific timeline for the designation and the precise scope of the new powers were not immediately provided. The full implications for individuals and organizations associated with the IRGC are expected to become clearer following the formal implementation of the designation.
Story summarized from the original created by Tiago Ventura on time.com, see more information here.
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