Following an announcement by the Security Minister of new measures to tackle state threats from Iran, the Board of Deputies said:
“We welcome the Government’s decision to place the entire Iranian Regime, including its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on an enhanced tier of the new foreign influence registration scheme. Among other important aspects of today’s announcements, those working for the Iranian regime in this country will be required to register as such, or face jail.
“We thank the Government for listening to the consistent warnings of British Jews about the threat the Iranian state poses to our community as well as to many Iranians who have found shelter in the UK.
“The Government’s announcement of a review into the UK’s counter-terrorism framework in relation to ‘modern day state threats’ is also an important step towards fulfilling intentions made clear in Opposition relating to national security, which included the proscription of the IRGC. We look forward to hearing the review’s recommendations in due course.”