The European Union can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—which has been clamping down on Mahasa Amini death protesters—a terrorist entity until the directive comes from a court of the EU member, its foreign policy&nbsp;chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

He made his remarks in response to a joint call by the European Parliament last week asking the EU Council to declare IRGC a terrorist organisation, accusing them of supplying drones to Russia and for the crackdown on anti-regime agitators.

"It is something that cannot be decided without a court, a court decision first. You cannot say I consider you a terrorist because I don't like you," Josep Borrell told reporters before a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.

He added that the court of an EU member had to issue a concrete legal condemnation before the EU itself could act.

"It is something that cannot be decided without a court, a court decision first. You cannot say I consider you a terrorist because I don't like you," Borrell told reporters ahead of the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, reports Reuters news agency.

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He, however, said that sanctions against individual Iranians could be considered by the council.

On Saturday, the IRGC warned the EU against committing any such “mistake” and told them to prepare for consequences if they move forward with the proposal.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday warned the European Union against making a “mistake” by listing it as a terror group, after the bloc’s parliament called for the measure.

“If the Europeans make a mistake, they must accept the consequences,” IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami said, according to the Guards’ Sepah News website.

The European Union “thinks that with such statements it can shake this huge army,” Salami said.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The European Union can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—which has been clamping down on Mahasa Amini death protesters—a terrorist entity until the directive comes from a court of the EU member, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

The European Union can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—which has been clamping down on Mahasa Amini death protesters—a terrorist entity until the directive comes from a court of the EU member, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday. He made his remarks in response to a joint call by the European Parliament last week asking the EU Council to declare IRGC a terrorist organisation, accusing them of supplying drones to Russia and for the crackdown on anti-regime agitators. "It is something that cannot be decided without a court, a court decision first. You cannot say I consider you a terrorist because I don't like you," Josep Borrell told reporters before a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels. He added that the court of an EU member had to issue a concrete legal condemnation before the EU itself could act. "It is something that cannot be decided without a court, a court decision first. You cannot say I consider you a terrorist because I don't like you," Borrell told reporters ahead of the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, reports Reuters news agency. Iran: Massive security buildup in Zahedan worries protesters of another crackdown He, however, said that sanctions against individual Iranians could be considered by the council. On Saturday, the IRGC warned the EU against committing any such “mistake” and told them to prepare for consequences if they move forward with the proposal. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday warned the European Union against making a “mistake” by listing it as a terror group, after the bloc’s parliament called for the measure. “If the Europeans make a mistake, they must accept the consequences,” IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami said, according to the Guards’ Sepah News website. The European Union “thinks that with such statements it can shake this huge army,” Salami said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

EU can’t declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, says foreign policy chief Borrell

The United Kingdom will soon declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. This step as per reports will be taken in retaliation for the group arresting seven people with links to Britain over the ongoing anti-government protest in Iran.

Proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation means that availing of the group's membership would be equivalent to committing a criminal offence. Additionally, attending its meetings, or carrying the group's logo in public would also be considered a criminal offence.

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Citing sources the Telegraph on Monday reported that the move is supported by the UK's security minister Tom Tugendhat, and Home Secretary Suella Braverman. As per Reuters, the Revolutionary Guard's change of status to&nbsp;a terrorist group may be announced&nbsp;in a few weeks' time.&nbsp;

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Last week the group arrested seven people with links to Britain over Iran's ongoing anti-government protests that were sparked after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini a Kurdish Iranian girl at the hands of the nation's so-called morality police. Amini was reportedly arrested for wearing what was branded "inappropriate attire" under the nation's strict Islamic dress code for women.

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Earlier too, members of the group have faced sanctions over the protest and its role in the arrest, alleged torture and execution of the protesters.&nbsp;

Last month, as per an AFP report, the regional commanders of the Revolutionary Guard Corps were "hit with asset freezes and visa bans" by the European Union.&nbsp;

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The United Kingdom will soon declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. This step as per reports will be taken in retaliation for the group arresting seven people with links to Britain over the ongoing anti-government protest in Iran.

The United Kingdom will soon declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. This step as per reports will be taken in retaliation for the group arresting seven people with links to Britain over the ongoing anti-government protest in Iran. Proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation means that availing of the group's membership would be equivalent to committing a criminal offence. Additionally, attending its meetings, or carrying the group's logo in public would also be considered a criminal offence. Watch | Tehran: Dissident Iranian author Mehdi Bahman sentenced to death for 'espionage' Citing sources the Telegraph on Monday reported that the move is supported by the UK's security minister Tom Tugendhat, and Home Secretary Suella Braverman. As per Reuters, the Revolutionary Guard's change of status to a terrorist group may be announced in a few weeks' time. Also read | Women must wear headscarves even in cars, Iranian police resume warnings Last week the group arrested seven people with links to Britain over Iran's ongoing anti-government protests that were sparked after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini a Kurdish Iranian girl at the hands of the nation's so-called morality police. Amini was reportedly arrested for wearing what was branded "inappropriate attire" under the nation's strict Islamic dress code for women. Also read | Iranian judiciary confirms death sentence for another protester having executed two already Earlier too, members of the group have faced sanctions over the protest and its role in the arrest, alleged torture and execution of the protesters. Last month, as per an AFP report, the regional commanders of the Revolutionary Guard Corps were "hit with asset freezes and visa bans" by the European Union. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Britain to condemn Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a 'terrorist group'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he planned to speak with the UK on Friday (July 19), after Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it had captured a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. "So, we're going to be speaking with the U.K. and this only goes to show what I'm saying about Iran. Trouble. Nothing but trouble," Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House Britain said it was urgently seeking information about the Stena Impero tanker, which had been heading to a port in Saudi Arabia and suddenly changed course after passing through the strait at the mouth of the Gulf.

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