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EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization, Imposes Sanctions
The EU has officially listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, imposing strict sanctions on its financial, trade, and diplomatic activities to punish human rights violations.
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by News Desk
2026-01-29
EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization, Imposes Sanctions

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The decision, hailed by the EU’s foreign policy chief as a “major step,” underscores the bloc’s condemnation of human rights abuses and the killing of civilians in Iran.

According to EU officials, any regime that targets its own citizens on a large scale qualifies as a terrorist organization and is considered to be on the verge of collapse. By officially listing the IRGC, the EU aims to take a clear global stance against the regime’s actions.

The designation comes with strict sanctions targeting the Revolutionary Guard’s financial, trade, and diplomatic activities. These measures are expected to significantly limit the IRGC’s role in both domestic and international affairs. The EU warned that this move could have a profound impact on Iran’s domestic and foreign policies.

The European foreign policy chief emphasized that the action sends a strong signal that the killing of civilians and suppression of human rights will not go unchallenged by the international community. Analysts say this step could further isolate Iran economically and politically while signaling firm support for human rights worldwide.

The decision reflects growing international concern over the Revolutionary Guard’s influence within Iran and its role in maintaining the regime’s control, highlighting the EU’s commitment to holding accountable those responsible for human rights violations.
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