On 29 January 2026, the European Union formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, as a terrorist organisation after a unanimous decision by all 27 member states at the Foreign Affairs Council. The move places the IRGC on the EU terrorist list alongside ISIL and Al Qaida, signalling that Europe views the Guard not as a conventional state body, but as a driver of repression and transnational violence.
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106 Nobel Prize Winners Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Iran
In a rare and historic action, 106 Nobel Prize laureates issued a joint statement condemning the systematic repression and widespread human rights violations in Iran and declaring their firm support for the Iranian people’s uprising for freedom, social justice, and the establishment of a democratic republic. The statement highlights that protesters across Iran, by calling for freedom, reject all forms of dictatorship, whether royal or religious, and demand a democratic, pluralistic, and corruption-free republic.
BCFIF Statement: Committee Voices Support for Iran Protests, Warns of Deadly Crackdown
4th January 2026 - On 2nd January 2026, The British Committee for Iran Freedom issued a strong statement backing Iran’s nationwide protests, warning that the regime’s violent response reflects growing fear of a population demanding democratic change. As demonstrations spread and security forces intensify their crackdown, the group has urged the UK Government and the international community to act to prevent further bloodshed and hold those responsible to account.
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