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Iran's Speaker of Parliament: According to the Law of Reciprocal Action, the Armies of European Countries are Considered Terrorist Groups

May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

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.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran's response to EU sanctions indicates a potential for further escalation.

👥 Key Players

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf (محمد باقر قالیباف) QUOTED
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament
"According to Clause 7 of the Law of Reciprocal Action..."
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی) TARGET
Iranian military force
"the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization."
European Union ACTOR
Political and economic union
"The European Union announced on Thursday, January 29..."
Iranian Parliament (مجلس شورای اسلامی) ACTOR
Legislative body of Iran
"members of the Iranian Parliament... appeared in Parliament in support..."

⚡ Actions

European Union DESIGNATE Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
"The European Union announced on Thursday, January 29, that it had designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization."
Confidence: 100%
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ANNOUNCE European countries' armies
"According to Clause 7 of the Law of Reciprocal Action... the armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian Parliament members SUPPORT Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
"members of the Iranian Parliament... appeared in Parliament in support of this military entity wearing IRGC uniforms."
Confidence: 90%

📰 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

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it escalates tensions with Europe and reinforces domestic support for the IRGC.
🌍 Regional: Because it could lead to increased military posturing and conflict in the region.
🌐 International: Because it may affect diplomatic relations between Iran and European countries.

📚 Background

Iran's response to EU sanctions indicates a potential for further escalation.

📝 Key Evidence

"the armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups"
→ This proves Iran's retaliatory stance against the EU's designation.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
BBC Persian is a state-affiliated media outlet with a focus on Iranian affairs.

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.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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