The UK has designated Iran's IRGC as a national security threat. Here's what the decision means and why it matters in the fight against terrorism.
Everything You Need To Know About Threats Posed By Iran
American Jewish Committee (AJC) sounds the alarm on, and advocates against, the Iranian regime’s destructive and destabilizing role in the world, which includes repeated calls for the annihilation of Israel; support for terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah; dissemination of antisemitism; violation of the JCPOA (the agreement reached in July 2015 with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany); expansionist interference in the internal affairs of other countries; and pervasive human rights abuses.
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What to Know About the UK's New Action Against Iran's IRGC
What is Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Why is it Designated a Terror Group by the US, EU?
On April 1, an alleged Israeli airstrike near Iran's embassy in Damascus, Syria, reportedly killed seven members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a U.S.-designated terror organization. Among those killed was a top IRGC commander, Mohammad Reza Zahedi.
The MOU Is Only the Beginning: AJC Global Expert Perspectives on the U.S.-Iran Agreement
Following the announcement of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), AJC has raised questions and concerns about the terms of the MOU, its implementation and long-term implications for regional security. While diplomatic solutions to conflict are always preferred, the agreement's ultimate impact will depend on whether it results in durable and verifiable commitments from the Iranian regime on its nuclear program, as well as broader behavioral changes. Read below for analysis and perspectives from American Jewish Committee (AJC) global experts.
Courage in the Face of Tyranny: Masih Alinejad Live from AJC Global Forum 2026
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Iranian-American journalist, activist, and author Masih Alinejad shares her powerful fight against the Iranian regime’s oppression and censorship. Through years of fearless advocacy, she has become a leading voice for freedom, women’s rights, and human dignity—inspiring people around the world to stand up against tyranny and defend democratic values.
A Critical Milestone: AJC’s Advocacy Leads to EU Designation of IRGC as Terror Organization
Following decades of sustained advocacy by American Jewish Committee (AJC), the European Union announced its decision in January 2026 to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Iran and the New Middle East: Analysis From Joyce Karam, Brett McGurk, and Brian Hook
For decades, the Iranian regime has destabilized the Middle East, targeting Americans, Israelis, Arabs, and even its own people—while backing terror proxies, advancing an illicit nuclear program, and fueling global terrorism.
Between Escalation and Engagement: U.S. Perspectives on Iran and Lebanon - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over a month has passed since the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and the region is now entering a new phase of negotiations and uncertainty. Facing the risk of further escalation, the United States and the Iranian regime agreed to a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire. Just two days later, against the backdrop of intensified Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah, the Israeli and Lebanese governments announced their intent to pursue direct peace talks.
A Region at Risk: Arab Perspectives on Iran’s Escalation and the Path Forward - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Nearly one month after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran, the regime has expanded the battlefield—targeting civilian, military, and energy infrastructure across the Gulf and beyond. Watch AJC's timely conversation with leading voices.
The China–Iran Connection: What It Means for the Current Iran Conflict
Here is what to know about the China–Iran relationship and how it relates to the ongoing U.S.–Israel operation targeting Iran’s nuclear program.
Tough Questions About the Iran War — Answered
For decades, the Iranian regime has destabilized the Middle East, targeting Americans, Israelis, Arabs, and even its own people—while backing terror proxies, advancing a nuclear program in defiance of international commitments, and fueling a global network of terrorism. Now, open conflict has forced urgent questions to the forefront. Find answers to your questions here.
Iranian Regime’s War on America: Four Decades of Targeting U.S. Forces and Citizens
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran has waged a decades-long campaign of violence against the United States, using terror proxies like Hezbollah and the Popular Mobilization Forces to target U.S. troops, diplomats, and civilians across the Middle East and beyond. This ongoing threat includes deadly attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan, as well as missile strikes like the June 23, 2025, assault on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s continued use of asymmetric warfare and support for regional proxies underscores its persistent goal to expel the U.S. from the region and advance its nuclear and missile programs.
Understanding the Latest Joint U.S.-Israel Operation in Iran - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out significant strikes in Iran. As Iran has already begun retaliating and threatens further action, next steps and implications for the region and beyond are far-reaching.
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against the Iranian regime on February 28, 2026. The action, focused on the regime's nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and leadership, followed a conclusion reached in Washington and Jerusalem that diplomacy had been exhausted, and that a nuclear-armed Iran posed an unacceptable security threat to America, Israel and America’s Arab allies, and the world. Here is what you need to know.
Examining Iran’s Domestic and Regional Challenges - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the last month, cities across Iran have been scenes of widescale public protest – and the most brutal repression by government forces – as the country reels from increasing economic strains, water shortages, and outrage over the Islamist regime’s denial of fundamental rights.
Explained: What to Know About the Protests in Iran
The Iranian regime is facing its most intense pressure in years as anti-government protests enter a third week, the death toll climbs into the hundreds or possibly thousands, and Iranian state media has aired rare footage showing dozens of bodies at a Tehran-area morgue.
Remembering the AMIA Bombing: A 31-Year Struggle for Justice
On July 18, 1994, an explosives-laden van driven by a Hezbollah terrorist linked to the Iranian regime plowed into the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) building, killing 85 people and wounding more than 300.
Israel's Fight Is For Its Future -- And Ours
The Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions are not some distant diplomatic dispute. They represent an immediate, existential threat to Israel. For many of us in South Florida, this is not simply a matter of foreign policy — it is deeply personal.
Dangerous Faith in Iran's Goodwill
Iran is a regime of violence and a sponsor of terrorism that seeks to destroy Israel and destabilize the region. Israel acts in self-defense, but many politicians prefer to criticize the victim rather than the aggressor. Blind faith in Iran's "goodwill" is a costly illusion.
Israel, Iran, and a Reshaped Middle East: AJC Global Experts on What Comes Next
In June 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion—a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear and military sites—triggering a massive Iranian missile and drone attack that killed 30 Israeli civilians. The U.S. responded with precision airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, leading to a ceasefire on June 23. AJC experts say the conflict reshaped regional dynamics, reaffirmed U.S.-Israel ties, exposed Iran’s isolation, and opened new possibilities for diplomacy, deterrence, and expanding the Abraham Accords.
U.S. Strikes in Iran and What Comes Next - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the weekend, President Trump authorized precision strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.... Dr. Eyal Hulata, Former Israeli National Security Advisor, and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson explore what might come next, what a possible ceasefire could look like, and what all of this means for the future of the region.
