EU rejects Iran’s announcement of listing of European armies as ‘terrorist groups’

The EU on Monday rejected Iran’s designation of European armies as terrorist organizations and said diplomatic engagement with Tehran must remain part of its foreign policy toolbox, Anadolu reports. Asked about Iran’s move to label EU armies as terrorist entities, spokesperson Anouar El Anouni told the European Commission’s midday press briefing: “We reject the announcement of listing of EU armies as such and the accusation of terrorism altogether.” He said the EU expected diplomatic engagement to continue despite tensions following the EU decision to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Recalling remarks by the EU’s high representative Kaja Kallas he said: “We expect diplomatic channels to remain open after the decision of listing IRGC as part of the EU terror […]