Iran labels European armies as terrorist groups in retaliation
February 1, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Iran Designates European Armies as ‘Terrorist Groups’
Iran has announced that it now considers all member states of the European Union to be “terrorist groups”. This move comes in response to the EU’s designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
The IRGC was previously designated by the EU as a terrorist group due to its involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters. In retaliation, Iran has issued a statement stating that it considers all European Union militaries to be “terrorist groups”.
According to Iranian officials, this designation is a response to the EU’s actions and will have significant implications for international relations between the two parties.
The move has been met with concern from some quarters, as it could potentially escalate tensions between Iran and the EU. However, details of the exact nature of the relationship between the two entities are not yet clear.
It is worth noting that the designation of a country or organization as a “terrorist group” can have significant implications for international relations and global security. The move by Iran has sparked questions about how it will be received by other countries and what consequences may follow.
The Iranian government’s statement on the matter has been released, but further details are not yet available.
Source: Al Jazeera