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UK to Proscribe Iran's IRGC

The move comes amid heightened tensions with Iran.

The IRGC has been accused of destabilizing the Middle East.

The UK government said the decision was necessary to protect national security.

The announcement was made alongside new measures to combat antisemitism.

UK to declare Iran’s IRGC a terror organisation after rise in antisemitic attacks The Indian Express — Jul 14, 02:39 AM
Britain links Iran to wave of anti-Semitic attacks and calls IRGC a terrorist organisation The Straits Times — Jul 14, 01:07 AM

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran, designated as a terror organization by multiple countries

United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe

Iran
Country in Western Asia