Sweden Urges EU to List Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Organization

Sweden has called on the European Union to officially designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

This request follows a series of attacks on Israeli targets within Sweden, which Stockholm has attributed to Iran.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Sunday, signaling a heightened push for EU action against the IRGC's activities both in Europe and the Middle East.

The Swedish intelligence agency, SAPO, has accused Iran of recruiting members from Swedish criminal gangs to carry out violent acts against Israel and other interests in Sweden.

While Tehran has denied these allegations, Swedish authorities remain firm in their stance, with Kristersson emphasizing the need for collective European action.

Kristersson highlighted the increasingly problematic role of the IRGC, not only in the Middle East but also in several European countries, including Sweden.

He stated that the only viable solution is for the European Union to adopt a unified terrorist designation for the IRGC, allowing for broader action beyond the current sanctions already in place.

The call for action comes after a rise in attacks on Israeli interests in Sweden in recent months, further complicating the security landscape in the Scandinavian country.

If Sweden's proposal is accepted, the EU's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization could lead to more stringent measures, potentially escalating tensions with Tehran.