
Armed Islamists Assert Sovereignty Over Iran’s State Apparatus
On the anniversary of its 1979 foundation, the IRGC has emerged as the definitive authority in Tehran, under the leadership of General Ahmad Vahidi.

On the anniversary of its 1979 foundation, the IRGC has emerged as the definitive authority in Tehran, under the leadership of General Ahmad Vahidi.

In retaliation for the EU’s move to classify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, Iran has now applied the same label to the armies of European nations.

The EU also imposed visa bans and asset freezes on 21 Iranian operatives and state entities, targeting top IRGC commanders and senior government figures.

Ministers in Brussels are expected to approve a new sanctions package targeting Iranian officials and state-linked entities.

The move could have sweeping legal and political consequences across Europe.