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'Unjustified, irresponsible': Iran condemns UK bill designating IRGC as terror group

Iran's foreign ministry has condemned Britain's move to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a security threat, calling it 'unjustified' and 'irresponsible.' The UK government proscribed the IRGC under fast-tracked legislation following attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents, with breaches punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 13–14, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Iran condemned Britain's decision to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the foreign ministry calling the move "unjustified" and "irresponsible," as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

The ministry argued that the IRGC is an official part of Iran's armed forces and accused Britain of violating international law by targeting a state institution.

Coverage comparison

Britain on Monday banned support for the IRGC and a linked group under new powers aimed at preventing foreign states from using proxies for activities such as surveillance and sabotage, according to the Jerusalem Post. Iran, which is at war with the United States and Israel, has previously denied using proxies, the report said.

The UK government proscribed the IRGC after attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents, the Jerusalem Post reported. Ministers fast-tracked the National (State Threats) Bill, as promised by the prime minister, because existing legislation to proscription has not extend to state-backed groups.

According to the Jerusalem Post, it is now a criminal offense to invite support for, or express an opinion or belief supportive of, the IRGC; assist the IRGC in carrying out UK-related activities or engage in conduct likely to materially assist it; or accept or retain a material benefit obtained by or on behalf of the IRGC. The stated aim is to "disrupt individuals who promote the interests and objectives of designated bodies." Breaching the new law could result in up to 14 years in prison and/or a fine.

Key Claims

The UK proscribed the IRGC, designating it as a security threat and banning support for the group.
Iran's foreign ministry termed the decision "unjustified" and "irresponsible" and argued it violates international law.
The new law allows the Home Secretary to ban support for state-backed groups, with breaches punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The UK government's decision comes after attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents.

Perspectives

Iran's foreign ministry and a number of British politicians objected to the decision. The ministry claimed the IRGC is an official part of Iran's armed forces and accused Britain of violating international law. Anti-Zionist MP Zarah Sultana condemned the decision, asking "What about the genocidal Israeli Defence Forces?" in reaction to the announcement. Far Left politician George Galloway denounced the announcement that support for the IRGC would be punished by 14 years in prison, saying it infringes on free speech.

Other voices praised the proscription. MP Andy Burnham, the presumptive incoming prime minister, praised the decision, saying "Supporting a group linked to death threats and attacks here in the UK, doing the dirty work of Iran" justifies the ban, according to the Jerusalem Post. The former director for the Iranian diaspora site Iran International, Roger Macmillan, told the Jerusalem Post: "That is not a decision to celebrate without asking why it took this long, but it is the right one, and I welcome it," while cautioning that "Proscribing the IRGC is the floor, not the ceiling." The report did not specify the exact wording of Burnham's full statement.

How this outlet told it

Jerusalem Post as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC

Framing: Iran condemns Britain's decision to designate IRGC as security threat — Neutral with a slight critical tone towards Iran

Facts Included:

Iran's foreign ministry condemned Britain's decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a security threat
Britain banned support for the IRGC and a linked group under new powers
Iran accused Britain of violating international law by targeting a state institution
Far Left politicians condemned the decision, while Andy Burnham and Reza Pahlavi praised it

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 13, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

Framing: UK government proscribes IRGC after attacks on Jewish community and Iranian dissidents — Neutral with a slight supportive tone towards the UK government's decision

Facts Included:

The UK government proscribed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents
Ministers fast-tracked the National (State Threats) Bill to allow for the proscription of state-backed groups
Breaching the new law could result in up to 14 years in prison and/or a fine

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIran's foreign ministry condemned Britain's decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a security threat, calling the move 'unjustified' and 'irresponsible'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimBritain banned support for the IRGC and a linked group under new powers aimed at preventing foreign states from using proxies for activities such as surveillance and sabotage.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimIran accused Britain of violating international law by targeting a state institution.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimThe UK government proscribed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 13, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimMinisters fast-tracked the National (State Threats) Bill to allow for the proscription of state-backed groups.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 13, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimBreaching the new law could result in up to 14 years in prison and/or a fine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 13, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimFar Left politicians condemned the decision, while Andy Burnham and Reza Pahlavi praised it.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15