(260203) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 2, 2026. Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the European Union (EU)'s member states in strong protest to the bloc's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. (Xinhua/Shadati)
Iran Protests EU's Terrorist Designation of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned EU ambassadors in response to the designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This action reflects Iran's strong opposition to international labeling of its military forces. It highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the EU regarding security and military issues.
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📰 What Happened
Iran protests EU's terrorist designation of the IRGC.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry protest European Union
- European Union designate Islamic Revolution Guards Corps
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's strong protest indicates significant diplomatic friction with the EU.
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