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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

U.K. Designates IRGC as Terrorist Group and Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks

Jul 13, 2026 08:57 AM CT London, United Kingdom UK,Iran,IRGC,terrorism,antisemitism,diplomacy,sanctions

Summary

The United Kingdom has formally linked Iran to a series of antisemitic attacks and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This diplomatic move signals increased Western pressure on Iran regarding its regional activities and domestic security threats, potentially escalating diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Western allies.

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Cadets from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps during a military parade commemorating the 44th anniversary of Iran-Iraq war in Tehran in 2024.

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Not directly involved in this specific diplomatic action, though aligned with U.K. stance on IRGC.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of U.K. accusations linking the state to antisemitic violence and designation of its military wing as a terrorist entity.

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