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More Former Political Leaders Worldwide: IRGC Should Be Designated as a Terrorist Organization

Apr 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

A group advocating for victims of the 1988 massacre has garnered support from several former world leaders to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This initiative includes notable figures like Ban Ki-moon and Gordon Brown, highlighting ongoing international scrutiny of Iran's military and political actions. The matter is significant as it reflects growing pressure on Iran from the international community.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The push for IRGC's designation as a terrorist organization is gaining momentum among former global leaders.

👥 Key Players

Ban Ki-moon (بان کی‌مون) QUOTED
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
Gordon Brown (گوردون براون) QUOTED
Former Prime Minister of the UK
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
Liz Truss (لیز تراس) QUOTED
Former Prime Minister of the UK
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
Horst Köhler (هورست کلاوس) QUOTED
Former President of Germany
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی) TARGET
Military organization of Iran
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."

⚡ Actions

Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre ANNOUNCE Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
Confidence: 90%
UK government SANCTION 13 individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Republic
"The UK has sanctioned 13 individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Republic."
Confidence: 90%
Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre SEND world political leaders
"The letter, which has so far received 120 signatures, will be sent again to political leaders."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Former leaders urge designation of IRGC as terrorist organization to global leaders.

  • Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre announce Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
  • UK government sanction 13 individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Republic
  • Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre send world political leaders

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because the designation could further isolate Iran internationally.
🌍 Regional: Because it may escalate tensions between Iran and Western nations.
🌐 International: Because it reflects growing global consensus against the IRGC's actions.

📚 Background

The push for IRGC's designation as a terrorist organization is gaining momentum among former global leaders.

📝 Key Evidence

"Several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
→ This proves the growing international pressure on the IRGC.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

The organization 'Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre' in London announced that several more former political leaders from around the world have joined their request to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. A few months ago, this organization sent a letter to world political leaders asking for the IRGC to be included in the list of terrorist groups. Justice for Victims of the 1988 Massacre stated that Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Gordon Brown and Liz Truss, former Prime Ministers of the UK, and Horst Köhler, former President of Germany, have also signed this letter. This organization claims that the letter, which has so far received 120 signatures, will be sent again to political leaders. The legal seminar on flight PS752: 'Truth and Justice' is a priority for the families. The UK has sanctioned 13 individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Republic. The fifteenth report by Guterres on Resolution 2231; Iran should refrain from 'further violations of the JCPOA.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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