Iran has officially declared Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organizations, according to a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (November 11).
The statement said the decision was taken as a retaliatory measure against Argentina's move in April to designate Iran's elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as a terrorist organization.
Retaliatory Declaration
In its statement, Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran now considers Argentina's air force and navy as terrorist groups in response. It added that the Argentine government bears full responsibility for any consequences arising from this decision. Notably, the statement did not mention Argentina's army.Background
In April, Argentina announced it had designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization due to Iran's support for the Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah. This latest move by Tehran is a direct response to that decision.Argentina has previously accused Iran of involvement in the deadliest bombing in its history, a long-standing source of tension between the two nations. The new declaration raises fresh questions about the future trajectory of bilateral relations between Tehran and Buenos Aires.
