A prominent Iran specialist is urging the British government to close the Islamic Center of England, arguing that the institution operates as a British arm of Iran's ruling system rather than as an independent religious center. The demand adds a new political dimension to scrutiny of Iranian-linked activity in the UK.
According to the claim, the center has effectively functioned as an office for Iran's supreme leadership in Britain. The call for immediate action comes as concern grows over a report tied to alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps smuggling threats, which has sharpened debate about Tehran's reach and influence abroad.
The issue is likely to increase pressure on UK authorities to examine whether the organization should continue operating under its current status. Questions raised by the expert focus on national security, foreign influence, and whether British institutions are adequately responding to activity linked to the Iranian regime.
The case also reflects a wider tension in UK-Iran relations, especially around allegations involving the IRGC and Tehran-backed networks. With demands now centered on the Islamic Center of England, the debate is shifting from diplomatic criticism to whether concrete domestic measures should be taken.
