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.
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