People attended rallies across Iran on Friday to express support for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) which has been blacklisted by the US government.

Iran Press/Iran news: Iranian worshippers held rallies following the Friday prayers in all cities to condemn the US move to designate the IRGC a terrorist organization.

In capital Tehran, the demonstration began from the University of Tehran with thousands of people chanting ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ slogans, Iran Press reported.

On Apr. 08, US President Donald Trump accused Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps of alleged financing and promoting terrorism in the region, a baseless accusation which the country strongly rejected and drew a fierce reaction from the global community.

Speaking at a cabinet session on April 10, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is defender of security and liberation in the region and on the front line of fighting against terrorism.

In a reciprocal move, Iran also identified US a sponsor of terrorism and its central command (CENTCOM) as a terrorist group. 105/205

 

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