Anna Fotyga, a representative of the European Parliament from Poland and Secretary General of the European Conservatives and Reformists, who previously served as Poland's Foreign Minister, called for the extension of international sanctions by the global community against the Islamic Republic. Fotyga stated on Twitter: "We must know that about 80% of Iran's economy and trade is under the control of the Revolutionary Guard." After speaking at the conference "Iran; Prospects for Change and EU Policy" held on Wednesday in the European Parliament in Brussels, she added on Twitter: "Tehran supplies drones to Russia for the killing of civilians in Ukraine." A German parliament member told Voice of America: The Islamic Republic has shown through executions that it is only seeking assassination. Iran deemed the Swedish Parliament's decision to classify the Revolutionary Guard as terrorist as "unwise." The Swedish Parliament voted unanimously to recognize the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization. A protest march in London saw Iranians urging the UK to designate the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist entity.
European Parliament Representative: 80% of Iran's Economy and Trade is Controlled by the Revolutionary Guard
Anna Fotyga, a member of the European Parliament, highlighted that 80% of Iran's economy is controlled by the Revolutionary Guard and called for renewed international sanctions. This comes amid increasing scrutiny of Iran's actions, including its support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict and the recent classification of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization by Sweden.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
European Parliament calls for sanctions against Iran, citing IRGC's control over economy and arms supply to Russia.
- European Parliament sanction Islamic Republic of Iran
- Swedish Parliament designate Revolutionary Guard
- Iranians in London protest UK government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The European Parliament's actions highlight the growing international concern over Iran's military activities and internal repression.
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