EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Kiran StaceyJanuary 29, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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The EU has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to the regime's suppression of protests. This decision, announced on Thursday, follows years of debate and aims to hold the IRGC accountable for its role in violently repressing demonstrations. The designation carries legal consequences, including asset freezes and criminalizing financial or material support. Simultaneously, the EU sanctioned 15 Iranian officials and six entities for human rights violations related to the protest crackdown, adding to existing sanctions against 247 individuals and 50 entities. These sanctions target individuals and organizations involved in censorship, misinformation campaigns, and internet disruption. The EU has also imposed separate restrictions on Iranian individuals and organizations aiding Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Saudi Arabia 30% Israel ×235% Russia 35% Donald Trump ×240% Eskandar Momeni 45% Hannah Neumann 55% Kaja Kallas 60% Iran ×785% European Union ×690% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×595%

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iran's revolutionary guards 95% terrorist organisation 90% eu sanctions 80% repression of protesters 75% human rights violations 70% asset freeze 60% transnational repression 50% iranian government officials 50% misinformation and disinformation 40%