Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELL and SUZAN FRASERFebruary 2, 2026 at 09:23 AM

Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group

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Iran summoned all European Union ambassadors to protest the EU's decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. The EU's action, taken last week, was in response to the IRGC's role in suppressing nationwide protests in January. The move, while largely symbolic, increases economic pressure on Iran. In response, Iran is considering reciprocal actions against the EU. The situation unfolds as Turkey attempts to mediate between the U.S. and Iran to de-escalate tensions, with the U.S. having moved military assets into the Middle East.

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United Arab Emirates 30% Soufan Center 35% Steve Witkoff 40% Esmail Baghaei ×240% USS Abraham Lincoln 40% Turkey ×250% Donald Trump ×360% United States ×370% European Union ×480% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ×285% Iran ×990%

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iran 100% revolutionary guard 90% terror group 80% european union 80% sanctions 60% u.s. military action 50% protests 50% diplomacy 50% mideast 40%

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