Israel urges Australia to list Irans Revolutionary Guard as terrorists [Video]

Israel is seeking urgent action from Australia and other democracies to label the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organisation in a bid to prevent it amassing weapons and launching more strikes after it bombarded Israeli targets on Saturday.

The formal request is likely to be put to Canberra within days to gain a practical outcome by limiting the supply of materials and weapons to the Iranian military force, as well as securing a symbolic show of unity with Israel as it comes under attack.

Israel’s deputy ambassador to Australia, Chris Cantor, said the issue had been raised with the government in the past but needed swift action because of the unprecedented Iranian decision to launch 300 drones and …