France says will support EU designation of Iran’s IRGC as ‘terrorist’ group

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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France announced its support for the European Union's designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist organization," reversing its previous opposition. The announcement, made by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on January 28, 2026, links the decision to the Iranian government's crackdown on anti-government protests. Barrot stated that the EU will take action against those responsible for the crackdown, including asset freezes and travel bans. EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to approve new sanctions against the IRGC, a branch of Iran's military that oversees its missile and nuclear programs and plays a key role in regional operations. The move, led by Italy, requires unanimous approval from the EU's 27 member states.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Italy 40% Brussels ×250% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% Jean-Noel Barrot 70% European Union ×280% France ×290% Iran ×590% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×4100%

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irgc 100% terrorist designation 90% european union 80% iran 80% protest crackdown 70% sanctions 70% france 60% foreign policy 50% islamic revolution 40%