Starmer Plans New Powers to Ban Iran's Revolutionary Guards as Terror Group
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce new laws that would let government ministers ban state-backed groups like Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as terrorist organizations. The legislation could be tabled within weeks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce new legislation giving ministers power to ban state-sponsored groups as terrorist organizations. The new laws would specifically target Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
The government could table this legislation within weeks, according to Starmer's announcement during a meeting with the Jewish community in north London. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis joined the visit.
Current terror laws focus on traditional terrorist groups, but these new powers would address a different threat - military or security forces backed by hostile foreign governments. The IRGC is Iran's elite military force that operates both inside Iran and internationally.
Starmer emphasized the importance of counter-terror police working closely with affected communities and organizations like the Community Security Trust, a Jewish watchdog group. The move comes as the UK faces growing concerns about Iran's activities and influence operations.
The legislation represents a shift in how Britain approaches national security threats, expanding beyond conventional terrorism to include state-sponsored groups that may target UK citizens or interests.
This would give the UK stronger tools to combat foreign threats and protect communities at home. It shows how governments are adapting terror laws to deal with groups backed by hostile nations, not just traditional terrorist organizations.
Watch for the legislation to be introduced in Parliament within weeks, followed by debates and voting on the new powers.
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