EU Designates Revolutionary Guard as Terror Group After Iran Crackdown

The EU designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization following the violent suppression of protests and a German court ruling linking the group to an arson plot.EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers including Maria Malmer Stenergard confirmed the move, which imposes sanctions on 21 individuals including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened a crushing response to international pressure while the USA maintains a naval presence in the region to ensure maritime security.