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UK Bans Support for IRGC and Linked Groups Citing Antisemitic Attacks
Jul 13, 2026 05:34 PM CT
London, United Kingdom
UK,IRGC,sanctions,proxy warfare,antisemitism,diplomacy
Summary
The United Kingdom has banned support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a linked group, utilizing new legislative powers to counter state-sponsored proxies. This action follows a series of antisemitic attacks in Britain, signaling increased Western scrutiny on Iranian proxy activities and their domestic impact in allied nations.
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Britain banned support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a linked group on Monday following a series of antisemitic attacks, using new powers designed to stop the use of state-sponsored proxies. The government and intelligence agencies have become increasingly concerned abo...
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The IRGC and a linked group were banned from receiving support in the UK due to alleged involvement in antisemitic attacks.