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EU Moves to Sanction Iran's Revolutionary Guard as Terrorists

1/29/2026

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The European Union, led by Italy, plans to sanction Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization following France's shift in support.
The measure requires unanimous approval from the EU's 27 member states.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged accountability as Iran's crackdown has killed over 6,373 people, while Iran warned of severe repercussions.
U.S. military assets deploy as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens action against Iran.

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The European Union, led by Italy, plans to sanction Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization following France's shift in support.
The measure requires unanimous approval from the EU's 27 member states.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged accountability as Iran's crackdown has killed over 6,373 people, while Iran warned of severe repercussions.
U.S. military assets deploy as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens action against Iran.