The United Kingdom has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security threat, criminalizing any expression of support, assistance, or receipt of payment from the organization, with penalties of up to 14 years in prison. Sabotage on the IRGC's behalf carries a life sentence. The move contrasts with Israel's handling of similar cases, where no prosecutions have been reported.
The Zioneer reported on July 14 that the UK had designated the IRGC as a national security threat. Today's report from the same source adds the specific penalties under the National Security Law, including up to 14 years in prison for support and life imprisonment for sabotage. The law also covers anyone receiving payment from the IRGC. The report notes that in Israel, individuals who received payments from the IRGC in recent years have not faced similar legal consequences, highlighting a gap in enforcement.
- StrongUK designates Iran's IRGC as national security threat, criminalizes support
- StrongIran's Foreign Ministry condemns UK's 'ridiculous and inciting' IRGC designation
- ConfirmedUK government links Iran-backed proxy group to anti-Semitic attacks, bans IMCR and IRGC
- StrongIRGC issues 'severe warning' to US: any repeat attack will spark wider, prolonged conflict
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