Iran's Foreign Ministry declared European Union member states' naval forces and air forces as "terrorist organisation" as a reciprocal action against the EU's recognition of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity. The Ministry announced its decision in a statement, while calling the EU's action against the IRGC "contrary to fundamental principles and rules" of the United Nations Charter and International Law.

Statement Regarding the Reciprocal Action in Response to the Illegal Decision of the #EU Member States to Label a Part of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

February 21, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in response to the… https://t.co/oFEGDxSPxd

— Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran (@IRIMFA_EN) February 21, 2026