The European Union agreed today to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under its anti-terrorism sanctions regime. The decision occurred between 12:46 PM and 3:46 PM UTC on January 29, 2026, targeting the Iranian regime's violence against peaceful demonstrations and security-threatening actions abroad, according to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on X that "Sweden has acted like this for too long" and described today's signal as "a strong and clear mark against the Iranian regime's deadly violence against peaceful demonstrations and security-threatening actions outside the country's borders." The announcement reflects a consensus among EU member states on applying the designation. This move aligns Sweden's longstanding position with the broader EU framework, as noted in Kristersson's post from the reporting window.
