# UK to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization

The United Kingdom has announced plans to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This move escalates tensions between the two countries and could strain diplomatic relations, affecting security policies and international negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/uk-to-list-irans-irgc-as-terror-threat?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:08:26 +0000