EU designates Iran's military a terrorist outfit; Tehran calls move 'spite-driven'

2026-01-29 - 18:01

The European Union has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, citing its role in killing thousands of its own citizens. This move, supported by previously hesitant member states like France and Italy, follows a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests. Iran's military condemned the EU's decision as "irresponsible and spite driven."