Iran designates Argentinian navy, air force as ‘terrorist organisations’
Summary
Iran said it will designate Argentina’s navy and air force as “terrorist organisations,” citing reciprocity after Argentina designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in March. Argentina rejected Iran’s move, while the dispute adds to long-running tensions tied to the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires, which Argentina blames on Iran-backed Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the designations in a statement on Wednesday.
- Iran’s statement named Argentina’s navy and air force but did not mention its army.
- Iran said it acted under the principle of reciprocity and warned Argentina would bear responsibility for consequences.
- Argentina’s Foreign Ministry called Iran’s designation baseless and said it categorically rejected it.
- Argentina designated the IRGC as a terrorist organisation on March 31.
- Argentina blames Iran-backed Hezbollah for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people and injured hundreds.
- President Javier Milei’s government has supported the United States and Israel amid their conflict with Iran.
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