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

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 08:45 PM
Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical

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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.

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irgc 100% terrorist designation 90% eu 80% iran 80% hypocritical 70% gaza 60% genocidal war 60% human rights 60% israel 50%

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