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EU's Kallas: We expect to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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EU's Kallas: We expect to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation
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BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Union will most likely include Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its list of terrorist organisations, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU Likely to Designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as Terrorists

EU's Sanctions and Designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guards

(Corrects day of the week in first paragraph)

Details on the Proposed Listing

BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Union will most likely include Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its list of terrorist organisations, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday ahead of a foreign affairs ministers council.

Implications of New Sanctions

"We are putting new sanctions on Iran and I also expect we will list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist list," she said.

(Reporting by Lili Bayer and Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU is likely to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.
  • Kaja Kallas announced new sanctions on Iran.
  • The decision will be discussed at the foreign affairs ministers council.
  • This move is part of broader EU sanctions on Iran.
  • The implications for Iran could be significant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of Iran's Armed Forces, established after the 1979 Iranian Revolution to protect the country's Islamic Republic system.
What is the European Union's foreign policy?
The European Union's foreign policy is a set of strategies and actions taken by the EU to promote its interests and values internationally, including diplomacy and sanctions.

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