EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization

The European Union has decided to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its list of terrorist organizations, marking a significant escalation in the bloc’s stance toward Tehran.

The move is expected to be formally endorsed by EU foreign ministers during their meeting, alongside the approval of new restrictive measures targeting Iran. In parallel, Brussels has imposed sanctions on 15 Iranian officials and six entities linked to activities deemed destabilizing or in violation of international norms.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the decision, stating that additional sanctions would be added and expressing confidence that member states would agree on designating the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.

While the designation is widely viewed as symbolic, it carries political weight and signals growing European concern over Iran’s regional activities, military posture, and alleged involvement in destabilizing operations beyond its borders. The decision further aligns the European Union with tougher international measures aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.