Iran labels EU armed forces as terrorists

In an official statement, the Iranian government declared that the armed forces of European Union countries are recognized as terrorist organizations. The President of Iran explained that this measure is aimed at ensuring national security and countering aggression from EU countries. Such classification is usually applied to groups carrying out armed operations intended to impose political and economic interests.

Iran's position marks the first official recognition of the European Union's armed forces as a terrorist group by a state that previously did not make similar statements regarding EU countries.

Context

This decision follows heightened tensions between Iran and EU countries, including the imposition of sanctions and diplomatic discussions.