Iran declares EU armed forces 'terrorist groups'
Photo: Europe designated the IRGC a terrorist organization days ago (Getty Images)
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated Iran considers European countries' armies as "terrorist groups," Press TV reports.
Qalibaf's remarks came three days after EU foreign ministers designated Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
"I announce that under Article 7 of the law on reciprocal action against the (US's – ed.) declaration of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, the armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups, and the EU bears responsibility for the consequences of this action," the Iranian parliament speaker said.
He added that the EU's move was the result of European countries subordinating themselves to US interests.
The US designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first term. Canada and Australia followed with similar decisions in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
On January 29, the European Union took the same step, citing Iran's response to recent unrest linked to foreign conflicts.
The decision came as the United States stepped up its threats toward Iran and increased its military presence in the region.
