France Backs EU Move to Designate Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group
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News18•29-01-2026, 14:15
France Backs EU Move to Designate Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Group
- •France reverses its previous stance, now supports the EU’s potential designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
- •The decision comes amid growing international condemnation of Tehran’s crackdown on widespread protests and aims to increase diplomatic pressure on Iranian leadership.
- •French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced France's support on X, urging Iran to release prisoners, end executions, lift digital blockade, and allow human rights investigations.
- •European foreign ministers are set to adopt sanctions against those responsible for the repression of the Iranian people, including travel bans and asset freezes.
- •The IRGC, central to Iran's military, economy, and politics, faces this designation due to its role in domestic repression and regional activities, aligning with actions by the US, Canada, and Australia.
Why It Matters: France shifts its policy, joining other EU nations in backing the IRGC's terrorist designation amid Iran's crackdown.
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