Iran classifies Argentine air and naval forces as “terrorist organizations”

DUBAI: The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that Tehran has classified the Argentine air and naval forces as “terrorist organizations,” in a reciprocal move after Buenos Aires designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity in April. Argentina classified the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization following pressure from the administration of US President Donald Trump on Washington’s allies to take this step.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement today that Tehran considers the Argentine air and naval forces to be terrorist organizations “based on the principle of reciprocity.” The ministry added, without going into details, “It is clear that the responsibility for all consequences arising from this matter will fall on the Argentine government.” It did not mention the Argentine army.