In the midst of speculation and claims by right-wing British media about the Labour Party taking a tough stance against Iran’s IRGC if they came to power, the Guardian newspaper reported a shift in narrative following Labour’s victory in the UK general elections.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was quoted saying the party was unlikely to rush into proscribing the IRGC and would instead evaluate state-sponsored terrorist activities. There were discussions about creating a new category for state-sponsored terrorism to impose restrictions.
Even though the Labour Party had previously supported blacklisting the IRGC, it seems they are reconsidering their position as the established government. Lammy is considering possible amendments to laws to target government-linked organizations and waiting to see the impact of Iran’s presidential election.
Although pressure from anti-Iran groups fails to blacklist the IRGC due to concerns about diplomatic relations, some factions continue to push for it, sparking tensions between London and Tehran.
British analysts warn that listing the IRGC could complicate diplomatic efforts in the region and strain relations between the UK and Iran.