UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Summary
The UK government has officially labeled Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security. Supporting or showing approval for the IRGC in the UK is now illegal and can lead to up to 14 years in prison.Key Facts
- The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced the ban on the IRGC on 13 July 2026.
- The IRGC is linked to threats and intimidation within the UK.
- Expressing support or helping the IRGC is now a criminal offense in the UK.
- The maximum penalty for this offense is 14 years in prison.
- Two other groups, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR) and Russia’s GRU volunteer corps, are also banned.
- The National Security (State Threats) Act was fast-tracked earlier in 2026 to allow this proscription.
- The IRGC is a key part of Iran’s security and intelligence, reporting directly to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
- The group uses intelligence, proxy forces, and other methods to promote Iran’s goals internationally.
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