European Union foreign ministers have formally designated Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, aligning it with some of the world's most notorious groups like al-Qaida and ISIS.
The move was welcomed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who likened the designation to bringing the Iranian regime "on the same footing" as those deemed terrorist entities. The decision comes amidst an intensifying crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran, with reports of brutal repression sparking international condemnation.
By formally listing the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, the EU is sending a strong message about its stance against the Iranian regime's human rights record and what it sees as its violent suppression of dissent. The move has significant implications for European policymakers, who will likely be forced to re-evaluate their engagement with Iran under the shadow of this designation.
The move was welcomed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who likened the designation to bringing the Iranian regime "on the same footing" as those deemed terrorist entities. The decision comes amidst an intensifying crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran, with reports of brutal repression sparking international condemnation.
By formally listing the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, the EU is sending a strong message about its stance against the Iranian regime's human rights record and what it sees as its violent suppression of dissent. The move has significant implications for European policymakers, who will likely be forced to re-evaluate their engagement with Iran under the shadow of this designation.
they're just tryna make a point but honestly its all good rn 
. i mean its not like they're sayin its ok 2 kill ppl or nothin 
. imo its more about the Iranian gov trying 2 stifle dissent & the EU just wanna call 'em out on it 
. but at the end of the day its all just politics, rn 
. what do u think tho? 
... think about it, EU's basically saying that Iran's elite military unit is just as bad as al-Qaida and ISIS, you know? it's like, what even is a 'terrorist organisation' anymore? is it based on actions or ideology? 
anyway, hope those protesting in Iran get the help they need, all this repression is super scary 
... EU's move might put some pressure on Iran to change its ways, but you never know how that'll play out 
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. Designating them as terrorists might just push Iran further into isolation & stifle any chance of diplomacy 
. What's the end goal here? Is it really about human rights or is it more about keepin' it safe for EU interests? 
I'm really worried about the situation in Iran 
. Designating the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist org is a big deal 
! It's like, finally someone is saying enough is enough 
. Those protesters have been fighting for their rights and it's heartbreaking to see them being brutally repressed 
. I'm all for human rights and freedom of speech 
. We should be supporting those who stand up against oppression 
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. I hope this move will lead to some real change in Iran 
. We can't just sit back and watch people being treated unfairly 
. Let's keep supporting those who are fighting for their freedom 
!
towards holding those in power accountable for human rights abuses. it's about time someone sent a clear message to the Iranian regime about its violent suppression of dissent, and the fact that they're aligning with some of the world's most notorious groups like al-Qaida and ISIS just means they're taking their actions seriously 
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Just saw that EU foreign ministers officially labeled Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist org 
. What's the point of having diplomacy if we just resort to labels like this? 
Can't we focus on finding peaceful solutions instead of throwing around terror labels? 
. And what really gets my goat is that they're doing it while cracking down on peaceful protesters in Iran - like, what's the difference? 
And what about the human rights aspect? Can't they just address that without resorting to a terrorist label? 
, and I saw the most adorable little cafe that served the best lemonade since forever! 
Anyway, back to this news... what's up with Iran's human rights record? I mean, I've been following it for a while now, and it just seems like they're getting more and more brutal. I was talking to my friend who lives in Europe, and she said the EU is trying to send a message by labeling their elite guard corps as terrorists... but what about the people inside Iran? Don't they have a right to free speech and assembly too? 