RismadarVoice Reporters
November 11, 2026
Iran has designated Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as terrorist organisations in retaliation for Buenos Aires’ decision to classify Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Wednesday, describing it as a reciprocal measure against Argentina’s earlier designation of the IRGC.
According to the ministry, the decision was taken under a 2019 Iranian law introduced in response to the United States’ classification of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation.
The legislation provides for retaliatory measures against countries that support or adopt similar designations targeting Iran’s military forces.
Tehran accused Argentina of taking a hostile action against one of Iran’s official military institutions, arguing that the decision violated fundamental principles of international law.
The ministry subsequently declared Argentina’s Navy and Air Force subject to the provisions of Iranian law.
It also warned that the Argentine government would bear responsibility for any consequences arising from the diplomatic confrontation.
However, Iranian authorities did not specify what practical restrictions or other measures would follow the designation.
The latest development follows Argentina’s decision on March 31 to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing its alleged support for Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based armed group.
Argentina has long accused Iranian-linked operatives and Hezbollah of involvement in the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
The attack killed 85 people and injured hundreds, making it one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in Argentina’s history.
Iran has consistently denied involvement in the bombing.
The IRGC is an influential branch of Iran’s armed forces, responsible for protecting the country’s political system and maintaining significant military and economic interests.
The diplomatic dispute also follows similar tensions between Tehran and the United Kingdom.
On November 1, Iran designated Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations and classified its foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile organisation.
That decision followed the United Kingdom’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation in July.
The latest measures underscore worsening diplomatic relations between Iran and Western-aligned governments over security concerns and allegations involving the IRGC.
As of Wednesday, the practical implications of Iran’s designation of Argentina’s military branches remained unclear, with no specific enforcement measures publicly detailed.
