Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical

On January 29, 2026, Iran's foreign minister criticized the European Union's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The Iranian government views the EU's action as hypocritical, citing the bloc's stated commitment to universal human rights. Iran argues that the EU is shielding Israel from accountability regarding the war on Gaza, while simultaneously taking action against the IRGC. The Iranian government believes this stance undermines the EU's credibility on human rights issues. The statement highlights the growing tensions between Iran and the EU.