Security analyst Yair Goldblatt said the UK's formal designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization was overdue, according to a post on his the source. The UK announced the move earlier today, following years of pressure.
The United Kingdom's formal designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, first reported by The Zioneer at 14:19 Jerusalem time, was met with commentary from security analyst Yair Goldblatt. In a post on his the source, Goldblatt wrote 'הפרוגרס מאחר' (the progress is late), indicating the move was overdue. The designation follows years of diplomatic pressure on the UK to take a harder line against the IRGC. The IRGC, a key arm of Iran's military and political apparatus, has been accused of orchestrating attacks and destabilizing activities across the Middle East and beyond. The UK's decision is expected to have significant implications for bilateral relations and for Iranian assets in Britain. No official response from Tehran or the IRGC has been reported as of this bulletin.
3 developments
- DevelopingUK criminalizes support for Iran's IRGC, imposes up to 14 years in prison
- StrongIran's Foreign Ministry condemns UK's 'ridiculous and inciting' IRGC designation
- DevelopingIRGC spokesman threatens UK: Aligning with US makes it a 'legitimate target'
- StrongUK says forces ready to defend country after IRGC threatens bases
Source and signal
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