The Thin Line Between Terror and Proxy Wars: UK's IRGC Ban Raises Questions About Blurred Lines The UK government's decision to ban support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) marks a significant escalation in its efforts to counter perceived threats from rogue states.
At first glance, the move appears to be a straightforward condemnation of Tehran's military muscle flexing. However, the context and implications of this designation are far more complex.
The IRGC has been on the UK government's radar for years, with debates raging over whether to officially proscribe it as a terrorist organization.