Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Calls on Ukraine to Recognize IRGC as a “Terrorist Organization” – History of the Issue and Who Else Has Recognized Such Status

In Israel, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) does not have official status as a “terrorist organization”There is no such document, or it is not known to the general public….

For example, in USA Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially recognized as a terrorist organization. This recognition is formalized in several official documents..

However, the Israeli leadership and intelligence services have actively expressed concerns about the IRGC's activities. Israeli officials, such as the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, have repeatedly emphasized the IRGC's role in supporting terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as in organizing and financing terrorist attacks against Israel and its allies.

The Israeli government also supports international pressure on Iran, including designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization by other countries. However, the IRGC is not officially recognized as a terrorist organization under Israeli law..

Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky On September 7 (during Shabbat) he called on Ukraine to recognize the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) as a terrorist organization and ban its activities in Ukraine.

He wrote:

“According to the WSJ, Iran has sent hundreds of short-range missiles to Russia. Very soon, these missiles will be used to shell Ukrainian cities.

It's about time recognize the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) as a terrorist organization and ban its activities in Ukraine.

Iran is our common enemy, and we can and must confront it together.“.

IRGC and Ukraine

A detailed description of attempts to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization in Ukraine:

1. December 2022:
   • Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada: In December 2022, proposals and initiatives were introduced in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization. For example, MP Volodymyr Ariev (Servant of the People faction) raised the issue of the need to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization in his public statements due to its alleged role in supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine.
2. March 2023:
   • Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: In March 2023, the parliament again discussed the possibility of recognizing the IRGC as a terrorist organization. At the sessions, proposals were made by deputies such as Irina Gerashchenko (European Solidarity faction), who raised the issue of the need to intensify international pressure on Iran and its military unit.
3. July 2023:
   • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba: In July 2023, Dmytro Kuleba expressed concern in interviews and public statements about Iran's support for Russian aggression and noted the need to coordinate actions with international partners to create a tougher stance towards Iran. However, his statements did not include specific actions to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
4. September 2023:
   • Statements and Recommendations: In September 2023, numerous public statements and recommendations were made by Ukrainian politicians and experts calling for the IRGC to be recognized as a terrorist organization. One such example is the proposal by the Golos faction MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn on the need to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
5. April 2024:
   • Reaction to Iranian Drone Incidents: In April 2024, following new incidents involving Iranian drones in attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities once again raised the issue of recognizing the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This discussion was prompted by growing evidence of Iran's involvement in supporting Russian aggression.

Each of these discussions and proposals to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization reflects the growing discontent and concern of the Ukrainian authorities regarding Iran’s role in the conflict. However, at this point, the official designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization has not been adopted in Ukraine.

As of September 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not directly made official statements recognizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. However, in his speeches and statements, he has repeatedly raised the issue of Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The authorities of the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada and Sweden recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization:

• USA: In 2019, the Donald Trump administration became the first major Western country to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The move was significant because it marked the first time the U.S. government had designated an official foreign military unit as a terrorist organization.
• Saudi Arabia: In 2016, Saudi Arabia classified the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision was part of a broader campaign against Iranian influence in the region and to support Saudi Arabia's anti-Iranian stance.
• Bahrain: In 2018, Bahrain also joined the list of countries designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision reflects Bahrain's concerns about Iran's interference in the affairs of other countries in the region and its support for terrorist activities.
• Canada: In 2022, Canada designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision was part of Canada's broader policy of countering terrorism and Iran's destabilizing influence in the international arena.
• Sweden: In 2021, Sweden also designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision was due to concerns about Iran's actions in the region and its support for various armed groups.

IN USA The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is officially recognized as a terrorist organization. This recognition is formalized in several official documents and statements:

1. US Department of the Treasury: The IRGC has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. Treasury Department. Key information on sanctions and restrictions against the IRGC is available on the Treasury Department website:
   • Official website of the US Department of the Treasury
2. US Department of State: Information on the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization can also be found in reports and statements from the US State Department:
   • US Department of State
3. US Federal Register: For detailed information on the decisions and documents related to the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, please refer to the US Federal Register, where official notices and decisions are published:
   • US Federal Register

These resources contain official records and information on the IRGC's designation as a terrorist organization and related sanctions.

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