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EU Labels Iran's IRGC a Terrorist Group Amid Protests

1/30/2026

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The European Union designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization after protests left 6,373 dead.
The IRGC has expanded since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and now oversees Iran's ballistic missile arsenal and foreign operations.
Amid tensions with Israel, the Axis of Resistance faces challenges after the Hamas attack on Israel.
The Basij unit helped quell dissent by using aggressive tactics against demonstrators during December 2023 protests.

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The European Union designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization after protests left 6,373 dead.
The IRGC has expanded since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and now oversees Iran's ballistic missile arsenal and foreign operations.
Amid tensions with Israel, the Axis of Resistance faces challenges after the Hamas attack on Israel.
The Basij unit helped quell dissent by using aggressive tactics against demonstrators during December 2023 protests.