11/11/2026
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11/11/2026
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TEHRAN, Nov 11: Iran has designated Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as “terrorist organizations” in a retaliatory move following Buenos Aires’ decision to classify Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Wednesday, describing Argentina’s designation of the IRGC as a hostile action that violated fundamental principles of international law.
Tehran said the measure was taken under a 2019 Iranian law on reciprocal action, introduced after the United States designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The legislation provides for reciprocal measures against countries that follow or support the US designation of the Guards.
Iran said Argentina’s decision to designate the IRGC triggered the application of the law against the Argentine military branches.
Earlier this month, Iran also designated Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist organizations” under its reciprocal-action law, while separately classifying the UK’s MI6 intelligence agency as a “hostile group.” Tehran said the November 1 measures were in response to what it described as hostile British actions, including London’s designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the UK’s State Threats Act 2026 and Britain’s alleged support for US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
Reuters reported that Tehran specifically named Argentina’s Navy and Air Force, while Argentina’s army was not included in the designation. Reuters
Argentina designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization in April 2026, aligning itself with the United States and enabling Buenos Aires to impose financial sanctions and other restrictions on the Iranian force.
Argentina said its action was linked to the IRGC’s alleged support for Hezbollah, which Buenos Aires blames for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, in which 85 people were killed and hundreds injured. Reuters
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the Argentine government would bear responsibility for the consequences arising from its action against the IRGC.
The latest move further deepens tensions between Tehran and Buenos Aires, whose relations have deteriorated sharply over Argentina’s growing alignment with Western efforts to target Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
