TEHRAN — Iran summoned European ambassadors in Tehran after the EU labelled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group. The move followed meetings held on Sunday and Monday at the foreign ministry. Iran warned that stronger steps may follow soon. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the summons during a press briefing. He said […]
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
US designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the United States is declaring Iran’s elite military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a fear-based oppressor organization. Trump said that the “remarkable” move “perceives the truth that Iran isn’t just a State Sponsor of Terrorism, but that IRGC effectively takes part in, finances, and advances fear […]