UK blames Iran-linked group for antisemitic attacks and bans IRGC

The United Kingdom has accused an Iranlinked proxy group of carrying out a series of antisemitic arson attacks against Jewish sites in Britain and parts of Europe. Officials said the group claimed responsibility for attacks this year on synagogues, charity ambulances, and other Jewishlinked locations. The government said the attacks were likely directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force. In response, Britain announced plans to ban the IRGC and expand powers under a new national security law to target foreignbacked sabotage and related support networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would not allow hostile states to use the country as a base for violence and intimidation. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the measures are intended to help authorities track and prosecute people acting on behalf of Iran or Russia. If Parliament approves the designations, people involved in sabotage for the listed groups could face life imprisonment, while those who support them could face prison terms of up to 14 years.