The elite militia reports directly to Iran's supreme leader and is widely seen as a key force in propping up the regime. The terror designation is driven by the group’s activities within the European Union, DW reports.
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The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, says the bloc is considering designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization following the killing of thousands of anti-government protesters in early January.