Diplomacy
Iran Designates Argentine Navy and Air Force as 'Terrorist Organizations'
BBC · 12 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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.
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