European Parliament calls for Iran's Revolutionary Guard to be put on the EU's terrorist list
FOX NewsAPR 2023
Canada Lists Iran's Revolutionary Guards as Terrorist Group
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This is a significant tool in fighting global terrorism and works to hold the IRGC accountable for its violent actions and human rights abuses — including the downing of Flight PS752. By freezing IRGC assets and prosecuting people who support the group, Ottawa has moved forward to punish those who are knowingly involved in atrocities and terrorist activities against Canadians.
Establishment-critical narrative
This is an unwise and politically motivated step against a significant military, political, and economic force in Iran, whose officials and affiliates living in Canada now threaten the country's safety. Additionally, this listing risks Iranian-Canadians — who were conscripted into the IRGC — facing unfair legal risks, social stigma, and complications with their immigration statuses.