Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards
Iran has officially condemned a new British legislative plan aimed at criminalizing support for foreign state proxies. Tehran views the move as a hostile step targeting its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and regional influence.
The Iranian government has issued a sharp rebuke following the United Kingdom's announcement of new legislation intended to curb the activities of foreign state-linked entities. The proposed powers allow the British government to designate state proxies as security threats, effectively banning public support for these groups within the country.
Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson described the move as an escalation of tensions, arguing that the legislation unfairly targets the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran maintains that the IRGC is a legitimate branch of its official military and that any restriction on its activities constitutes an infringement on national sovereignty.
The British government stated that these measures are necessary to protect national security from evolving foreign interference. The legislation provides authorities with "proscription-like" powers to punish individuals or organizations found to be collaborating with designated state threats. Information for this report was provided by the British government and Iranian state media statements.
