Iran warned on Tuesday that it would face "destructive consequences" if the European Union designates the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, following Italy’s call for such a listing. Tehran summoned the Italian ambassador, condemned Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s remarks, and urged Italy to reconsider its stance. Tajani announced plans to propose the IRGC to the EU’s terrorist list, citing civilian casualties from protests that began on 28 December and escalated into violent unrest. The EU’s 27-member bloc is reportedly preparing sanctions against senior IRGC officials, but a unanimous decision appears unlikely. The protests have claimed at least 3,117 deaths, including 2,427 security personnel, according to Iranian authorities, though human‑rights groups report higher figures. The Iranian regime has suppressed the uprising with unprecedented communication disruptions across the country.

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