“The IRGC has been directly involved in terrorist plotting; its support for terrorism is foundational and institutional, and it has killed US citizens. “The IRGC — most prominently through its Qods Force — has the greatest role among Iran’s actors in directing and carrying out a global terrorist campaign,” the State Department said. Controversial decisionPompeo announced that “this is the first time that the United States has designated a part of another government as an FTO”. The decision has raised several questions with regard to the timing, intent, and execution of the FTO designation. In retaliatory action, Tehran named the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) as a terrorist organisation and the US government as a sponsor of terror, wire agencies reported.

Source: Indian Express April 09, 2019 13:07 UTC