Diplomacy

Iran Designates Argentine Navy and Air Force as 'Terrorist Organizations'

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Iran Designates Argentine Navy and Air Force as 'Terrorist Organizations'
AI SUMMARY

Iran has designated Argentina's naval and air forces as terrorist organizations in retaliation for Buenos Aires labeling the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group.

  • Iran designated the Argentine Navy and Air Force as terrorist organizations on Wednesday.
  • The action is a response to Argentina labeling Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group.
  • The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated the decision is a proportionate response based on a 2019 law.
  • The 2019 law allows reciprocal measures against countries supporting the U.S. designation of the Revolutionary Guard.
  • Argentina previously designated the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization on March 31 of last year.
  • Argentina's previous decision was linked to accusations that the group was involved in 1990s bombings in Buenos Aires, an allegation Iran denies.
  • Iran warned that the Argentine government will be held responsible for any consequences arising from the decision.
  • Iran also designated the British Navy and Air Force as terrorist organizations and MI6 as a hostile group last week.