Starmer Pledges to Proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards

0:00On April 24, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer just pledged to push legislation, prescribing Iran's revolutionary guards as a terrorist group, tabling. It imparlemmed this July. He made the announcement during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue in Northwest London, right after an arson attack hit the place over the weekend. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to the crime, which caused minor smoke damage, but no injuries, and an Iran-linked outfit claimed. Responsibility. Meanwhile, anti-Semitic incidents in the U.K. have spiked since the October 7th attacks and the Gaza War with the community security trust logging. 3,700 cases last year. Jewish immigration to Israel is also at a 40-year high, prompting Starmer to stress making Britain safe for its Jewish community. Jewish leaders like Phil Rosenberg from the Board of Deputies hailed the move, saying it's long overdue amid rising threats. Back in 2023, the U.K. opted for targeted sanctions on IRGC figures instead of full prescription.

1:05The EU went further by listing the whole group as terrorists this past January over their role in crushing protests. With this new bill tied to the next king's speech, Starmer's aiming to clamp down on state-back threats and rebuild that sense of security for everyone.