In the background of the nuclear talks: The American “axios” website reported today (Wednesday) that the administration of the US president, Joe Biden, Is considering removing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards from the blacklist of terrorist organizations. This, in exchange for Iran’s public commitment to reduce escalation in the region. Such a change would have a far-reaching effect on the Islamic Republic since, the organization not only serves as a military arm in the country but also as a powerful political and economic player.
However, it was reported that even if the Revolutionary Guards were removed from the list, it would still be possible to impose criminal penalties on anyone who does business with activists or affiliated organizations. Sources involved in the details said that the move is not directly related to the nuclear agreement.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration is discussing the possibility that the United States will reserve the right to return the Revolutionary Guards back to the list of terrorist organizations, if it determines that Iran has not fulfilled its promises to reduce escalation in the region. Emphasized that no decisions were made.
In the shadow of the resumption of nuclear talks: Iran’s new missile (Photo: Arab Networks)
A U.S. State Department official said: “It should come as no surprise to anyone that parties not involved in the process will describe things that are inaccurate.” There will still be “a variety of tools to deal with Iran’s activity, which is undermining stability in the region.”
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As you may recall, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards last Sunday warned Israel of a “harsh, decisive and destructive response” in the event of future attacks, the Iranian state media reported. This, after the Revolutionary Guards took responsibility for launching the ballistic missiles at targets in the city of Arbil in the Kurdish region of Iraq. According to the Iranians, the attacks were aimed at “secret bases of Israel” in the country.