Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated: "According to Clause 7 of the Law of Reciprocal Action in response to the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, the armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups, and the consequences of this action will fall on the European Union." Iranian media reported that today, members of the Iranian Parliament, in response to the IRGC being placed on the European Union's list of terrorist groups, appeared in Parliament in support of this military entity wearing IRGC uniforms. The European Union announced on Thursday, January 29, that it had designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. This recent action by the European Union faced strong backlash from many officials of the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Speaker of Parliament: According to the Law of Reciprocal Action, the Armies of European Countries are Considered Terrorist Groups
Iran's Speaker of Parliament declared that European armies are considered terrorist groups under Iranian law following the EU's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This move has prompted a strong reaction from Iranian officials and reflects escalating tensions between Iran and Europe.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Parliament Speaker declares European armies as terrorist groups in response to EU's IRGC designation.
- European Union designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announce European countries' armies
- Iranian Parliament members support Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's response to EU sanctions indicates a potential for further escalation.
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