EU Sanctions Iran Over Protest Crackdown, Eyes IRGC Terror Listing
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:24
EU Sanctions Iran Over Protest Crackdown, Eyes IRGC Terror Listing
- •The European Union approved new sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities for their role in suppressing protests and supporting Russia.
- •EU ministers are expected to politically agree to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
- •The IRGC, established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, holds significant influence over Iran's economy, armed forces, and its ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
- •Widespread protests in Iran, sparked by economic hardship, have led to international concern over alleged deadly crackdowns by Iranian authorities.
- •German Chancellor Friedrich Merz previously stated that Iran's ruling clerical establishment is nearing its end, warning of tougher international measures.
Why It Matters: The EU has imposed new sanctions on Iran and is considering designating the IRGC as a terrorist group.
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