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Argentina Blacklists Iran's Quds Force as Tehran Warns of 'Appropriate Response'

The designation activates asset freezes under Argentina’s terrorism registry, escalating a diplomatic standoff with Iran.

Overview

  • Argentina added the Quds Force and 13 associated individuals to the RePET list, enabling financial sanctions and operational restrictions.
  • The move was coordinated by the foreign ministry, security, justice, and the state intelligence secretariat and was driven by President Javier Milei.
  • Buenos Aires cites responsibility for the 1992 Israeli Embassy and 1994 AMIA bombings and notes ex-commander Ahmad Vahidi is under an Interpol red notice.
  • Iran condemned the decision as contrary to international law and said Argentina would receive an “appropriate response,” according to its foreign ministry spokesperson.
  • The United States and Israel welcomed the designation, and local reports say Argentine security agencies remain on heightened alert for potential repercussions.