GRU Volunteer Corps

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is Iran's elite military and security organization, with significant influence over the country's military and economic sectors. It operates as a state proxy, and its activities have drawn international scrutiny. Recently, the United Kingdom announced its intention to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization, utilizing new governmental powers. This decision follows accusations that the IRGC has been involved in engineering antisemitic attacks, including incidents in London where multiple ambulances were set on fire. The UK government's move signifies a hardening stance against what it perceives as state-sponsored proxy actions and aims to enhance national security by targeting such groups. The designation highlights the IRGC's alleged role in international incidents and its perceived threat to security and stability, particularly in relation to antisemitism.