Trump against the Iranian elite military corps | EE ….

The US President Donald Trump's government yesterday included Iran's elite military corps, the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution, on the list of foreign terrorist organizations. This is the first time that Washington is taking this drastic action against the military of another country. In the face of the US decision, Iran's Supreme National Security Council designated the US troops deployed in the Middle East as a terrorist group.

"This unprecedented step, led by the State Department, recognizes the reality of the fact that Iran is not only a state sponsor of terrorism, but also that the Revolutionary Guard participates, finances and promotes terrorism as a state tool, "Trump said. in a statement. The president acknowledged that his decision marked the first time that the United States declared part of another government as a foreign terrorist group, but felt that Tehran's actions are fundamentally different from those of other governments. "This action highlights the risks of doing business with the Revolutionary Guard, as we also call it, or providing support.If you do business with them, you are giving money to terrorism," said Trump.

The group of Islamic Revolutionary Guards was formed in Iran after the 1979 revolution with the mission of defending the mullahs' regime, unlike the more traditional military units that protect borders and have accumulated powerful power, even up to the end. to control large economic sectors. from the country.

With this reservation, Washington can take legal action against individuals or companies providing material support to the Revolutionary Guard or its partners for violating sanctions. In recent years, the United States has imposed sanctions on dozens of entities and individuals affiliated with the Guardians, but has never punished it directly, which will result in travel restrictions and criminal prosecution for the United States. those who will collaborate with the organization. The inclusion of Revolutionary Guards in the list of terrorist groups can only hit the heart of the power structure of the Iranian government.

Speaking to reporters after Trump's announcement, US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo warned all foreign banks against the consequences of relations with the Revolutionary Guards. "Companies and banks around the world now have a clear duty to ensure that the companies with which they do financial transactions are in no way related to the Revolutionary Guards," said the secretary of state. .

This decision is the result of a heated debate within the Trump government, during which some Pentagon and CIA officials have warned that such a move could result in retaliation against US troops in the Middle East , according to the Wall Street Journal.

Another possible consequence that worries the army officers and the intelligence services is that this qualification could lead to diplomatic complications. Military or US diplomats could be prevented from contacting the Iraqi or Lebanese authorities who interact with the Revolutionary Guards, the Spanish newspaper El País reported.

The designation of the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group, which will come into force on April 16, is in addition to the other sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States after Trump decided to withdraw from the United States. the nuclear agreement.

In the face of the American announcement, Iran was quick to react. Iran's Supreme National Security Council has described the United States as terrorist countries as terrorism and US forces in the region. In a statement issued by the official IRNA agency, it is stated that this statement follows the "illegal and delusional act" of the United States. In addition, a statement signed by a majority of lawmakers in favor of the bill indicated that any action against the national security of Iran and its armed forces involved crossing a red line and that the US administration would regret her decision.

This decision was made on the eve of the Israeli elections (see next), where Benjamin Netanyahu, a close ally of Trump, who has ruled the country for more than 13 years, is targeting a fifth term threatened by his rival, General Benny Gantz. , a beginner in politics.

"Thank you, my dear friend, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, for deciding to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization," Netanyahu said in a statement released a few minutes after the "terrorist attack." White House announcement. "Thank you for responding to another important request from me, which serves the interests of our countries and countries in the region," he said.

This measure of Trump adds to other gestures of support for Israel and the Netanyahu government. Last month, he recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which Israel removed to Syria in 1967 and annexed it in 1981.