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France Supports EU Terror Designation for Iran's Guard Corps

1/29/2026

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France backs the EU’s designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called for accountability for Iran’s violent repression of protests and said sanctions—travel bans and asset freezes—will target those responsible.
The move follows pressure from EU partners, including Italy and Germany, and EU foreign ministers will meet to finalize the designation amid concerns about Iran ties and detained Europeans.

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France backs the EU’s designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called for accountability for Iran’s violent repression of protests and said sanctions—travel bans and asset freezes—will target those responsible.
The move follows pressure from EU partners, including Italy and Germany, and EU foreign ministers will meet to finalize the designation amid concerns about Iran ties and detained Europeans.