UK to Proscribe IRGC as Terrorist Group Amid Friction With Trump Over Iran War

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce legislation to formally proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The move, expected within weeks, comes in response to increasing domestic pressure and seeks to align British policy with the European Union and Australia. The designation represents a significant escalation in the diplomatic response to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, moving beyond the framework of U.S.-led sanctions. The strategic alignment has been complicated by public friction between London and the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has threatened to review the United States' support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, suggesting that the UK has provided insufficient support regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the broader war effort. These comments have prompted the Argentine government to renew its calls for bilateral talks over the long-disputed territory, capitalizing on the apparent rift in the transatlantic alliance. Within Iran, authorities reported the execution of a prisoner by hanging on Saturday morning following a Supreme Court confirmation of the sentence. While the execution was not explicitly linked to the conflict with the U.S., it occurs amidst a broader crackdown and heightened internal security measures as the military standoff continues. No new military engagements or nuclear developments were reported in the last 24 hours.