EU Terrorist Label for Iran's IRGC Sparks Call for Action

An expert says the European Union's new terrorist designation for Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) is a delayed but critical step. Shahin Modarres, an Iran analyst, argues the group has created a "hell on earth" for Iran's 85 million citizens. Modarres states the IRGC is a dual threat. Inside Iran, it is a key instrument of state repression. Internationally, it acts as a major force for terrorism. He criticizes years of European inaction. This delay, he warns, ignored the IRGC's danger. Modarres also suggests that the regime's policies could trigger new migrant crises toward the EU. Finally, he calls for Western nations to be held accountable for past dealings with Iran. This, he argues, is necessary after what he calls years of complicity.