Islamic charity allegedly tied to IRGC granted right to sponsor migrant visas in the UK- report

Jerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran NewsThe charity has previously been accused of having ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has been formally reprimanded for posting video clips calling for Israel's destruction.Follow us on GoogleA man walks past an Islamic Centre in Luton, southern England December 13, 2010. (photo credit: REUTERS/EDDIE KEOGH)ByTZVI JASPERJULY 27, 2026 11:15The UK's Islamic Center of England charity has been granted the right to sponsor visas for skilled workers and religious ministers to immigrate to Britain, despite allegations that it is tied to Iran's regime, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.The charity has previously been accused of having ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has been formally reprimanded for posting video clips calling for Israel's destruction.In a statement to the Telegraph, the center stated that it was "not an official office or representative of any government, political entity, or individual.“Like many charities, faith organizations and other eligible institutions in the UK, the center holds a Home Office sponsor license, which allows it to sponsor skilled workers where it meets the requirements of the UK’s immigration system," a spokesperson stated.“We recognize that questions have previously been raised about the center and its perceived relationship with the Iranian government. The center has consistently maintained that it is an independent UK charity and carries out its activities in accordance with UK law and its charitable objectives.”A general exterior view of the East London Mosque on Whitechapel Road on May 11, 2026 in London, England. (credit: John Keeble/Getty Images)Home Office confirms Islamic Center will face consequences if wrongdoing foundA spokesperson for Britain's Home Office stated that the center would face consequences if any wrongdoing was discovered."The Islamic Center of England has not sponsored any workers since 2022, and the Charity Commission is currently investigating this organization.“We treat the threat posed by the Iranian regime and those who do its bidding with the utmost seriousness. That’s why we have fast-tracked a change in the law to outlaw support for the IRGC, equipping the police and intelligence service with more powers to disrupt those working on their behalf, and making it easier to prosecute them.“If wrongdoing is uncovered, those responsible will face the full force of the law, with the possibility of lengthy prison sentences, loss of licenses and further civil action.”Follow us on Google