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Starmer Faces Backlash Over IRGC Terrorism Designation Delay

2/6/2026

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Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, faces criticism for not designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.
The Islamic Centre of England is accused of selling pro-terrorist merchandise linked to Hezbollah.
Experts call the centre an Iranian influence outpost in the UK.
The Charity Commission is investigating the centre, while Alicia Kearns (MP) calls for closure.
The European Union has classified the IRGC as a terrorist organization.

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Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, faces criticism for not designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.
The Islamic Centre of England is accused of selling pro-terrorist merchandise linked to Hezbollah.
Experts call the centre an Iranian influence outpost in the UK.
The Charity Commission is investigating the centre, while Alicia Kearns (MP) calls for closure.
The European Union has classified the IRGC as a terrorist organization.