EU 'Terror' Listing of IRGC: Escalation or Distraction?
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that the European Union is nearing a 'terror' designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with France and Spain—previously hesitant due to concerns over diplomatic channels—now reportedly supporting the move. The article suggests this shift is in response to alleged IRGC-linked activities and regional destabilization. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING
YOU: Historical Context: The US designated the IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in 2019 under the Trump administration, making it the first time a state institution of another sovereign country was given such a label. This set a dangerous precedent, blurring lines between state actors and non-state terror groups. It's crucial to remember that the US and its allies armed Saddam Hussein for
eight years (1980-1988) against Iran, a war that killed over half a million Iranians, largely ignored by Western media. Double Standard: Western governments, including the US, EU members, and Israel, routinely engage in state-sponsored violence and interventions that lead to mass civilian deaths, yet their military and intelligence institutions are never labeled 'terrorist organizations.' For
example, Israel's government, despite facing an active genocide case at the ICJ for the killing of over 40,000 Palestinians (as of May 2024), continues to receive billions in military aid and is welcomed as an ally. The West's selective application of 'terrorist' labels reveals a political weapon, not a moral compass. Follow the Money: A terror designation on the IRGC would severely hamper any