Tehran:Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced the designation of Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organizations. This declaration follows Argentina's decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, which Iran views as a hostile action.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian government has invoked the principle of reciprocity in response to Argentina's actions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Argentina's designation of the IRGC, an official part of Iran's Armed Forces, contradicts fundamental principles of international law. As a result, Iran has reciprocated by declaring Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organizations.

The ministry further referenced a 2019 Iranian law, "Reciprocal Action Against the United States' Designation of the IRGC as a Terrorist Organization." This law mandates reciprocal measures against any country that supports the U.S. designation of the IRGC. Additionally, the Iranian ministry warned that the Argentine government would be held responsible for any consequences resulting from its actions.

The designation of the IRGC by Argentina occurred in April, following a call from the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration for its allies to make similar declarations. Iran's Foreign Ministry had previously condemned this action by Argentina as illegal and unjustified, arguing that it violated international law.