Iranian parliament designates European armies as ‘terrorist groups’

In remarks during a parliament session, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that “under Article 7 of the Law on Countering the Designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Terrorist Organization, the armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups.”

He added that “the consequences of this action will be the responsibility of the European Union.”

Meanwhile, Iranian lawmakers wore uniforms of the IRGC during the parliamentary session in response to what they described as the EU's “hostile action” in designating the IRGC as a terror group.

Ghalibaf criticized what he described as the EU’s “irresponsible move” to label the IRGC a “terrorist organization,” saying the decision was taken “in line with the directives of the US president (Donald Trump) and leaders of the (Israeli) Zionist regime.”

He said the move “has accelerated Europe’s marginalization in the future global order.”

The parliament speaker noted that “supporters of Zionism are seeking media-driven psychological warfare aimed at intimidating the Iranian people and independent countries,” stressing that “the Iranian people consider the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as part of themselves.”

Ghalibaf said the IRGC “has played a key role in ensuring national security and has stood alongside the Iranian people during crises, including natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, the COVID-19 pandemic, reconstruction efforts, and poverty alleviation.”

“These kinds of attacks,” he added, “will only strengthen social cohesion and public support for the IRGC in defending Iran’s national dignity and security.”

The remarks came after EU foreign ministers reached a political agreement on Thursday to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization, a move announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who said the decision was taken in response to what she described as repression by Iranian authorities.

Tensions have escalated between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks, following US President Trump’s statements that a “massive armada” was moving toward Iran, alongside his call for Tehran to “come to the table” for negotiations.

Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would draw a “swift and comprehensive” response, while reiterating that Tehran remains open to talks only under what it describes as “fair, balanced, and noncoercive terms.”