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Starmer Unveils State Threats Bill, Targets Iran IRGC

6/11/2026

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the National Security (State Threats) Bill.
The offences carry up to 14 years’ imprisonment, matching the penalty for aiding foreign intelligence under the 2023 National Security Act.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for prosecution, with police saying recruits are approached via Telegram and may not realise they work for proxies.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the National Security (State Threats) Bill.
The offences carry up to 14 years’ imprisonment, matching the penalty for aiding foreign intelligence under the 2023 National Security Act.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for prosecution, with police saying recruits are approached via Telegram and may not realise they work for proxies.