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US Urges EU to Designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist

A U.S. House of Representatives resolution urges the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This aims to increase pressure on the IRGC, accused of human rights abuses, supporting terrorism, and destabilizing the region, potentially impacting international security and diplomatic relations.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives officially urges the EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
Support for the Biden administration's diplomatic efforts on this matter.
Highlighting the IRGC's role in human rights abuses in Iran and supporting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Drawing attention to the IRGC's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine by supplying drones.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-16
97%
For 411
Against 14
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_288
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2023-04-13
Voting date: 2024-04-16
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 133