Iran Designates Argentina's Navy and Air Force as Terrorist Organizations

Politics · First reported 11 Nov, 06:13 · Updated 06:40

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Iran's Foreign Ministry declared Argentina's navy and air force to be terrorist organizations on Wednesday, citing the principle of reciprocity. The retaliatory measure follows Argentina's designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group in April.

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that it has designated Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organizations.
Tehran stated that the move was conducted under the principle of reciprocity following Argentina's April designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
The Iranian ministry stated that the Argentine government bears responsibility for all consequences arising from the decision, while notably making no mention of Argentina's army.
Argentina originally designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following pressure from the United States administration and cited the group's backing of Hezbollah.
Buenos Aires holds Hezbollah responsible for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center, which killed 85 people and injured hundreds.

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Key facts

Iranian Designation Targets: Argentina's navy and air force
Omitted Military Branch: Argentina's army
Stated Principle: Reciprocity
Prior Argentine Action: Designation of Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization in April
1994 AMIA Bombing Casualties: 85 dead and hundreds injured