Legislation to proscribe IRGC confirmed in King’s Speech
The prime minister first revealed the planned measures to the JC, but has now made it part of his formal legislative agenda
Assessment
The UK government's formal commitment to proscribe Iran's IRGC signals a significant hardening of policy, moving beyond sanctions to criminalize membership and support. This legislative step, elevated to the King's Speech, carries serious diplomatic and legal consequences for UK-Iran relations. Watch for parliamentary debate on the scope of the designation and potential retaliation from Tehran.