Iran summons UK ambassador over Revolutionary Guard blacklisting

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, to protest Britain's blacklisting of the Revolutionary Guards under the 'State Threats' law. Iran stressed that it would give a firm and reciprocal response to this hostile step.

Scraper SystemJuly 16, 2026, 07:49 PM

Iran summons UK ambassador over Revolutionary Guard blacklisting

Iran reacted sharply to Britain's decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the 'State Threats' law. Ali Reza Yousefi, Director General for Western Europe and Deputy Foreign Minister, summoned the UK's ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, to the ministry on Tuesday to convey the protest.

Yousefi conveyed Iran's strong protest against this hostile measure and stressed that a firm and reciprocal response would be given to the decision.

The Iranian official also harshly criticized the UK Home Secretary's remarks about Iran in parliament. Yousefi stated that the accusations against the Revolutionary Guards were baseless, and said such claims were an irresponsible act incompatible with Britain's international obligations and the fundamental principles of interstate relations.

In an earlier statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry had described Britain's decision as politically motivated and contrary to international law. The ministry stressed that the Revolutionary Guards are an integral part of Iran's official Armed Forces and serve alongside the Army to defend the country's independence, territorial integrity and national security.

The statement also highlighted the Revolutionary Guards' role in the fight against the ISIS terrorist organization. Tehran said it reserved the right to take retaliatory measures against London's decision, and announced that it would hold the British government responsible for the political, legal and diplomatic consequences arising from this step.