The European Union's decision to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization has sparked significant backlash from Tehran, marking a substantial escalation in EU-Iran relations. According to Al Jazeera, Iran's Foreign Minister labeled the EU's move as 'hypocritical,' while Iranian authorities described the blacklisting as 'illogical and irresponsible.' This decision, as reported by BOL News, was reached by consensus among the EU's foreign ministers, reflecting a shift in Europe's approach to Iran following the deadly crackdown on protests earlier in the month. The IRGC, established after Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, holds considerable influence over Iran's military, economy, and nuclear program, making this designation particularly impactful.