EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group amid bloody crackdown

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 29, 2026 at 05:00 PM

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The European Union has designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization in response to the violent crackdown on nationwide protests. The decision, announced by the EU's foreign policy chief, places the Guard on the same footing as groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS. The EU also sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including Revolutionary Guard commanders, due to the crackdown that activists say has resulted in thousands of deaths. These measures add to international pressure on Iran, which is also facing potential military action from the US. In response, Iran has threatened retaliatory strikes targeting American military bases and Israel.

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