Iran Parliament Speaker Declares EU Military Forces as Terrorists

Tehran now considers all EU military forces as terrorist entities, official says.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:31am

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The speaker of Iran's parliament has announced that Tehran now considers all military forces of the European Union to be terrorist organizations. This represents a major escalation in tensions between Iran and the EU.

Why it matters

This declaration further heightens the geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western powers, potentially leading to increased military posturing, sanctions, and the risk of direct confrontation between Iranian and EU forces in the region.

The details

In a statement, the speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that Iran has now designated all EU military forces as terrorist entities. This comes after the EU previously labeled Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The move is seen as a retaliatory measure by Tehran against the EU's actions.

  • The announcement was made on February 1, 2026.

The players

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

The speaker of Iran's parliament, who declared that Iran now considers all EU military forces as terrorist organizations.

European Union

The group of 27 European nations that Iran has now designated all military forces of as terrorist entities, in retaliation for the EU previously labeling Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

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What they’re saying

“We now consider all military forces of the European Union as terrorist organizations.”

— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament

What’s next

The EU is expected to issue a strong condemnation of Iran's declaration in the coming days, potentially leading to further escalation of tensions between the two sides.

The takeaway

This latest move by Iran represents a dangerous new phase in the ongoing geopolitical conflict between the Islamic Republic and Western powers, raising the specter of direct military confrontation and the potential for miscalculation on both sides.