Summary
France now supports the European Union's move to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. This decision follows Iran's actions against antigovernment protests. EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss sanctions.
Key Facts
- France supports designating Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group along with the EU.
- The decision is connected to Iran's crackdown on antigovernment protests.
- The EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to finalize these sanctions.
- Italy is leading the push for labeling the IRGC as a terrorist group in the EU.
- The IRGC, formed after Iran's 1979 revolution, is part of Iran's military.
- France had concerns about the impact on diplomatic relations with Iran.
- The protests in Iran began due to high inflation and economic issues.
- Former US President Trump labeled the IRGC a terrorist group in 2019.
- Iran has warned of serious consequences if the EU follows through with this plan.
