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Posted by Mudhab
 - Feb 21, 2026, 04:24 AM

The Council of the European Union has formally placed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the European Union's terrorist list. The decision follows a prior political agreement reached by the Foreign Affairs Council on January 29.

In an announcement made on Thursday, the Council confirmed the designation, marking a significant step in the EU's counterterrorism policy. The move means the IRGC is now officially recognized under the bloc's terrorism sanctions framework.

According to the Council, the action implements the political understanding earlier reached by EU foreign ministers. With the formal listing complete, the IRGC becomes subject to restrictive measures across all EU member states.

One of the key consequences of the designation is the freezing of the group's funds and financial assets within the European Union. Any economic resources linked to the IRGC in EU jurisdictions will also be immobilized.

In addition, EU-based individuals and companies are now prohibited from making funds or economic resources available to the group. This restriction applies broadly to financial transactions and material support.

The measures fall under the EU's established counterterrorism sanctions regime, which is designed to cut off financial networks connected to listed entities. By enforcing these restrictions, the EU aims to limit the group's operational capacity within its territory.

The Council emphasized that the listing and accompanying sanctions take immediate effect, reinforcing the European Union's commitment to applying coordinated counterterrorism measures against designated organizations.

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