Why it matters:
The decision directly challenges international law, violates the EU’s own legal procedures, and escalates confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The big picture:
The move fits within a broader Western pressure campaign against Iran and the Axis of Resistance, aligning the EU more closely with U.S. and Zionist regime agendas in West Asia despite clear legal and political risks.
What he's saying:
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed that labeling part of a country’s official armed forces as “terrorist” flagrantly contradicts the fundamental principles of international law and warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its legitimate right to respond decisively.
Key points:
- The IRGC is an official military institution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- EU regulations require a court ruling by a member state before any designation.
- The decision was taken despite awareness of its legal flaws.
- Iranian officials warn the move constitutes a clear violation of the UN Charter.
Go deeper:
The IRGC emerged from the Iranian people and plays a central role in defending national sovereignty and safeguarding security in the Persian Gulf. Targeting it reflects a long-standing effort to weaken Iran’s defensive capabilities and undermine regional resistance, a strategy that Tehran has consistently stated will face firm and proportional countermeasures.
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