EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 04:42 PM

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The European Union has added Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its terrorist list in response to the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran during December and January. The decision, announced by EU foreign ministers, subjects the IRGC to sanctions like travel bans and asset freezes. This action aims to curtail the group's support networks, placing it on par with organizations like al-Qaeda and ISIS. The EU cited the IRGC's role in the deaths of thousands of protesters as the reason for the designation. The EU also placed new sanctions on six entities and 15 individuals in Iran, including high-ranking officials. Despite the designation, the EU anticipates maintaining diplomatic channels with Iran.

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