MP Calls for Swift Action to Ban IRGC as Terror Threat Grows

David Taylor Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, has called on the government to urgently take further action against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), describing it as “the Iranian regime's terror army” responsible for funding and directing Tehran's hostile operations overseas, including threats here in the UK.

“The IRGC is the Iranian Regime's terror army funding, directing, and supporting Tehran's overseas operations, including plots right here in the UK,” said Mr Taylor. “From targeting British Jews and dissidents to operating extremist networks and spreading radicalisation, their actions on our soil are clear and dangerous.”

The MP said “I welcome recent government measures, including the introduction of the Foreign Influence Registration scheme and the commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Hall review”  but urged ministers to go further.

“The IRGC operates like a terrorist organisation. It's time we treat it like one,” Taylor added. “Ministers should consider expediting legislation and move to ban the IRGC without delay.”

The call comes amid rising concerns over foreign interference and threats to national security posed by hostile state actors operating within the UK.