France Backs EU Listing Iran's Revolutionary Guards as Terrorist Organisation

• France now supports Italy's proposal for the EU to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
• This marks a significant shift in France's previous stance, which was seen as reluctant to brand the IRGC as a terror group.
• The IRGC, a powerful military body, is accused of a frontline role in the deadly crackdown on recent protests in Iran.
• The IRGC is already listed as a terror group by Australia, Canada, and the United States, but not yet by the EU or UK.
• Iran has warned of "destructive consequences" if the IRGC is listed and has summoned the Italian ambassador over Rome's efforts.

Why It Matters: France now supports the EU designating Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group, marking a major policy shift.