UK bans support for Iran's IRGC under its National Security Act
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on 13 July that the UK would designate the IRGC under the National Security Act, letting police act against anyone providing it with support, a step officials said came close to proscription, the Guardian reported. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the same day that a return to full-scale hostilities would have 'catastrophic consequences'.
- When
- 13 July 2026
- Where
- London, the UK
- What
- sanction
- Acting party
- Government of the United Kingdom
- Against
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. UK government announcement.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence The Guardian
- Evidence The Guardian
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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