Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
Summary
The U.K. has banned support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), labeling it a threat to national security. This move follows an attack on British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati, who was stabbed in London, believed to be connected to the IRGC.Key Facts
- The U.K. Parliament approved a ban on supporting the IRGC, making it a crime with penalties up to 14 years in prison.
- The IRGC is now officially considered a threat to U.K. national security, similar to terrorist groups.
- Journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in London in 2024 by attackers linked to the Iranian regime.
- Zeraati had faced threats for his work with Iran International, a TV network critical of Iran's government.
- The attackers fled the U.K. immediately after the stabbing and were connected to state-backed surveillance and funding.
- Two Romanian men were sentenced to 12 and 8 years in prison for their roles in the attack.
- Security measures, including armed guards and barriers, were previously put in place at Iran International's London studios due to threats.
- Zeraati now works from outside the U.K. for safety reasons but continues his journalism.
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