EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist GroupThu 29th Jan, 2026The European Union has officially classified Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, following a consensus among the foreign ministers of all 27 member states. This designation marks a significant policy development, as the IRGC plays a central role in Iran's military and political infrastructure. The decision to label the IRGC as a terrorist group is considered primarily symbolic, given that many of the practical sanctions were already in place. While various EU member states had previously advocated for a formal terrorist designation over several years, the requirement for unanimous agreement among all 27 countries had delayed action. Observers note that while the EU's terrorist designation is unlikely to immediately alter the situation on the ground in Iran, it may have longer-term diplomatic and economic implications.

Source: The Munich Eye January 29, 2026 16:25 UTC