Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move
Move comes after a European Union decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a ‘terrorist organisation’.

Move comes after a European Union decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a ‘terrorist organisation’.









The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid a military confrontation between the US and Iran.

President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.
Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.
![Iranians drive past a huge banner of former Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani ahead of the sixth anniversary of his assassination at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran, 30 December 2025. [Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/13610431_cropped-1769715696.jpg?resize=730%2C410&quality=80)
Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a “terrorist” organisation.
Iranian authorities reject European Union’s measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as ‘illogical and irresponsible’.

Turkish foreign minister warns against escalation with Iran, explaining how Ankara sees the future of regional security.

Trump is building up a military force in the Middle East, saying the US is ready to strike Iran.