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Iran said Wednesday it has designated Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as terrorist organizations, describing the move as retaliation for Argentina’s designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
In an official Foreign Ministry statement, Tehran said it was acting under the principle of reciprocity and a 2019 Iranian law adopted in response to the United States’ designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
The statement names the Argentine Navy and Argentine Air Force. It does not designate Argentina’s entire armed forces.
Iran said the two services would be subject to the provisions of its reciprocal-action law. The ministry quoted the law as saying that countries complying with or supporting the U.S. decision to designate the IRGC would face reciprocal action.
The announcement did not detail sanctions, asset freezes or other specific enforcement measures against the Argentine services.
The terrorist designation is Iran’s official classification. Tehran called Argentina’s action hostile and contrary to international law, and said the Argentine government would bear responsibility for the consequences. Those assertions were made by the Iranian government in its statement.
JBizNews Desk | Tehran
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