politics
January 30, 2026
EU labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard ‘terrorist organization’
The EU has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization
TL;DR
- EU foreign ministers agreed to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”
- The bloc also sanctioned 15 individuals and six entities for “human rights violations” in Iran.
- EU officials accuse the IRGC of orchestrating a crackdown on anti-government protesters.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister condemned the EU’s decision, calling it a “PR stunt” and warning of the impact of regional conflict.
- Some EU nations initially opposed the IRGC designation, fearing severed diplomatic ties, but Kaja Kallas stated diplomatic channels would remain open.
- The IRGC has previously been labeled a terrorist group by the US, Israel, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
- Iran responded to the US designation in 2019 by labeling US Central Command (CENTCOM) a terrorist organization.
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