In recent weeks the UK has allegedly set itself to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation with the UK's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman supporting the move.

The head of MI5, Ken McCallum, stated in a public speech in November of last year that "Iran projects threat to the UK directly, through its aggressive intelligence services. At its worst, this includes intentions to abduct or even murder British or UK-based people who are seen as the regime's adversaries".

Since January 2022 alone, "we have seen at least 10 such possible threats," he continued. The action would effectively prohibit the IRGC in the UK, making it illegal to attend the group's events or display its flag and logo in public.

What is interesting about this move is how it could affect the laws and definition of terrorism within the UK.