The French Parliament resolved to condemn Iran’s human rights abuses and called for the EU to classify the IRGC as a terrorist group. This move aims to freeze the IRGC’s assets and restrict their operations, affecting their influence in Europe. The resolution was supported by AJC Paris, emphasizing the IRGC’s role in global terrorism. AJC continues to advocate for further designations against the IRGC.
On January 29, 2025, the French Parliament adopted a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran and advocated for the European Union to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij forces as terrorist organizations. This resolution criticizes Iran’s widespread human rights abuses, highlighting the use of the death penalty as a repression tool, along with violence against women and children, and severe discrimination against women, restricting their freedoms and livelihood.
The IRGC serves as a formidable force that safeguards the Iranian fundamentalist regime by perpetrating serious human rights abuses domestically and abroad. This organization supports Iran’s illicit ballistic missile and nuclear ambitions, as well as terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. It has been implicated in killing dissenters in Iran and was instrumental in past missile attacks on Israel in 2024.
The adoption of this resolution holds significance as it may inspire a united response from the EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist entity. Such a designation would entail freezing the IRGC’s assets and prohibiting their operations within the EU, thus impacting their ability to intimidate Iranian dissidents and other communities in Europe. The group has also been involved in supplying arms to Russia during the Ukraine conflict.
The resolution was introduced by Constance Le Grip, a member of the French Parliament and an advocate associated with AJC Paris. Le Grip’s connections to AJC Project Interchange underscore her commitment to fostering dialogue and security cooperation between Europe and Israel, showcasing her role in promoting this legislative initiative amidst concerns regarding Iran’s actions.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch expressed support for the resolution, viewing it as a crucial advancement. He remarked on AJC’s extensive advocacy efforts for such actions across Europe. Deutch cautioned that the IRGC poses a global terror threat, extending beyond the Iranian borders to destabilize regions through arms distribution and violent repression of civilians.
Looking ahead, AJC continues to urge the EU and other nations to officially classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Throughout the past year, AJC has actively sought to ensure the protection of Jewish communities in Europe and counteract Iran’s destabilizing impacts in the Middle East, demonstrating its commitment to international security and human rights activism.
In summary, the recent resolution passed by the French Parliament is a pivotal development in the international response to Iran’s human rights violations and terrorist activities. By urging the EU to officially designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization, France aims to cut off the IRGC’s operational capabilities in Europe. AJC remains steadfast in its advocacy to extend this designation across the EU, highlighting the global implications of the IRGC’s actions and the necessity for unified international action.
Original Source: www.ajc.org
