Why it matters:
This condemnation highlights the escalating tensions between Iran and the EU, particularly around accusations of terrorism and regional instability.
The big picture:
The European Union added Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its terrorist list yesterday. 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.
The Iranian foreign ministers’ statement emphasized the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as an integral part of Iran's national defense and stability efforts in the region.
What it is saying:
The ministry's statement asserts, “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as an inseparable part of Iran's official armed forces, plays an indispensable role in maintaining the country's sovereignty and national security.”
The Iranian government views the EU's claim of labeling an official entity as a terrorist as a dangerous precedent.
It accuses the EU of hypocrisy regarding its supposed concern for human rights, particularly in light of historical support for actions against Iran.
The statement stresses that European countries must be accountable for their past actions, including support for Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War.
Go deeper:
The statement elaborates on the concept of "terrorism," suggesting that the real perpetrators are the European nations involved in illegal military operations around the world. It states, “The European countries' military actions in illegal missions have led to heinous crimes against innocent people in affected regions.”
Furthermore, it concludes by warning that the responsibility for the political, legal, and security outcomes of such reckless decisions lies entirely with the European policymakers. The Iranian government vows to take all necessary measures to protect its rights and interests in response to the EU's actions.
M.Majdi - ahmad shirzadian
