What are the arguments for the proscription of the IRGC

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is a powerful and influential military organisation in Iran. It was established after the Iranian Revolution in 1979 and has since grown to become one of the most influential institutions in the country. However, there are strong arguments for why the IRGC should be proscribed.

The IRGC has been involved in a wide range of human rights abuses. This includes suppressing political opposition, arresting and torturing journalists, and repressing dissidents. The IRGC has been implicated in the deaths of thousands of Iranian citizens over the years, and there are few mechanisms in place to hold them accountable for their actions. By proscribing the IRGC, the international community can demonstrate that these kinds of human rights abuses will not be tolerated.

The IRGC has a history of supporting terrorism through the promotion of a genocidal narrative geared towards the annihilation of the State of Israel, and those the Islamic Republic views as its enemies. This has included providing direct military support to terrorist organisations like Hezbollah, as well as backing political groups that espouse extremist views. The IRGC has been accused over the decades of funding and training terror cells across the Middle East and beyond. .

The IRGC has been involved in testing ballistic missiles and developing nuclear technology. There are concerns that Iran, through its military arm, could be developing nuclear weapons. The IRGC has also been testing missiles that are capable of striking targets across the Middle East and beyond. These actions have raised concerns about the stability of the region, and the potential for an arms race.

There are many compelling reasons as to why the IRGC should be proscribed. From human rights abuses to the support of terrorism, the promotion of a genocidal narrative against the State of Israel  and ballistic missile testing, the group’’s actions have raised significant concerns about regional stability and international security.

By proscribing the IRGC, the international community would  signal its deep commitment to upholding human rights, fighting terrorism, and deterring the development of nuclear weapons.