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UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community and bans Revolutionary Guard
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.The government said it is banning the group behind the attacks, the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ash...
Key takeaway The government said it is banning the group behind the attacks, the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own Jewish community may be watching these developments in the UK with concern, given the city's history of interfaith cooperation and support for minority groups. The banning of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right as threats to national security could have implications for local law enforcement and community relations. As a city with a significant military presence, San Antonio may also be affected by the designation of the GRU Volunteer Corps, a group controlled by Russia's military intelligence agency, as a national security threat. Local authorities may need to be vigilant in monitoring potential proxy group activity and protecting vulnerable communities, including Jewish sites and organizations. The UK's move to punish sabotage on behalf of these groups with up to life imprisonment may also prompt local leaders to review their own strategies for preventing and responding to hate crimes and terrorist threats.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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