Why it matters:
The move shows pressure from the U.S. and Israeli regime to undermine Iranian military authority. It also triggers a fierce diplomatic response from Tehran, which views the IRGC as an official state institution.
The big picture:
Ecuador's action aligns it with a U.S. campaign to pressure other nations to designate the IRGC as a terrorist group. Iran has consistently stated that such labels will not impact its military's resolve and has vowed to react diplomatically against any country that takes this step.
What she is saying:
Zahra Ershadi, Iran's Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General for American Affairs, issued the formal condemnation, noting that the decision of the government of Ecuador, which was contrary to international law and norms and appeared to have been adopted under the inducements and pressures of the genocidal and occupying Zionist regime and the United States, wiould not only seriously damage Ecuador-Iran bilateral relations, but also sets a dangerous precedent in inter-state relations and entails the international responsibility of the government of Ecuador.
Go deeper:
Iranian IRGC Commander Warns of Decisive Response to Any Miscalculation by Enemies
M.Majdi - seyed mohammad kazemi
