Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Summary
Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans to introduce a law in July to formally ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, a paramilitary group. This comes after a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London and growing concerns about safety in the British Jewish community.Key Facts
- Starmer will bring legislation to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in the upcoming parliamentary session in July.
- The Kenton united synagogue in London was attacked by arson, causing smoke damage but no injuries.
- A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to the arson attack on the synagogue.
- The Iran-linked group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia claimed responsibility for the attack.
- British Jewish emigration to Israel is at its highest in 40 years, partly due to safety concerns.
- The EU officially listed the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group in January 2025.
- The UK previously chose sanctions over banning the Revolutionary Guards but is now moving toward stronger action.
- Antisemitic incidents in the UK have risen sharply since October 7, 2024, with 3,700 incidents recorded in 2025.
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