Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour told Iran International that New Zealand is 'seriously considering' designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, according to the interview.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour told Iran International in an interview that Wellington is 'seriously considering' designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The statement, reported on Monday morning, marks a notable shift in language from the current government, which has previously maintained a cautious approach toward the IRGC. A formal designation would align New Zealand with the United States and several other Western allies, though no timeline or formal process was announced. The IRGC is already designated as a terrorist entity by the U.S. and Canada, while several European countries have imposed sanctions on the organization. New Zealand's potential move would add diplomatic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including Iran's support for proxies threatening Israel. The comment is attributed to the interview and has not yet been confirmed by an official government statement or parliamentary action.
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