Iran designates European armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Iran designates European armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

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In February 2026, Iran declared all European Union militaries to be "terrorist groups." This action was a direct response to the EU's decision to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The EU's designation of the IRGC stemmed from the group's involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters within Iran. Iran's counter-designation signifies a further escalation of tensions between Iran and the European Union. The implications of this reciprocal action on international relations and security remain to be seen.

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 70% European Union ×280% Iran ×390%

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terrorist groups 100% iran 90% european armies 80% retaliatory move 70% eu 70% designation 60% islamic revolutionary guard corps 50% irgc 50%

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Iran

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