Iran has designated Argentina's naval and air forces as terrorist organizations. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that this action is a reciprocal measure in response to Buenos Aires' decision in April to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Background of Argentina's Action
In April, Argentina designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as a terrorist organization. This action followed pressure from the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump on allied countries to take such measures. Buenos Aires stated that the reason for this action is Iran's support for Hezbollah in Lebanon, which this country believes is responsible for the deadly bombing in Argentina in 1994 at the Jewish community center (AMIA) in the capital. In this attack, 85 people were killed and hundreds were injured.
Consequences of Designating Terrorist Organizations
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that Tehran recognizes Argentina's naval and air forces as terrorist organizations based on the principle of reciprocity. The ministry also emphasized: "The responsibility for all consequences arising from this matter will rest with the Argentine government." This statement clearly refers to the possible consequences of this action, although it did not provide further details on this matter. Interestingly, there is no mention of the Argentine army in this statement.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an elite military force in Iran that supports the Shia political system in the country and controls large sectors of Iran's economy. This force is recognized as a key entity in Iran's defense and security policies.
These developments could have significant consequences for the relations between the two countries and also for regional policies. As tensions rise in the international arena, this new action by Iran reflects new developments in diplomatic and military interactions between countries.
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