UK outlaws two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

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UK outlaws two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

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The UK government proscribed two Iranian-linked groups, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, following a series of antisemitic attacks on British streets. This move aims to curtail support for these groups and enhance law enforcement capabilities against state-linked threats.

LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Britain's government on Monday targeted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and another Iran-linked group after a string of antisemitic attacks on British streets, using proscription-like powers designed to tackle state-backed threats. The power would effectively outlaw support for those groups and give police and intelligence agencies new powers to tackle any threats linked to them.

World Security Conflict Politics UK government Iranian groups Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps antisemitic attacks British streets state-backed threats proscription powers

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