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Iran Labels EU Military Forces as Terrorist Organizations in Retaliation

This action reflects a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions, with Iran employing...
February 22, 2026 by
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Regional
  • Last Update
    2026-02-22
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (4)
Brent Crude Oil
European Defense Contractors
U.S. Defense Contractors
Gold
Negative Impacts (5)
Marine Insurance Market (e.g., Lloyd’s syndicates)
European Airlines
Oil Tanker Shipping
Airbus Group
STOXX Europe 600 Index
Total impacts: 9 | Positive: 4 | Negative: 5
Event Overview

This action reflects a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions, with Iran employing retaliatory measures to counter perceived violations of international law by European governments. The move underscores the growing divide and mutual distrust between Iran and the EU.

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Iran Declares EU Navies and Air Forces as Terrorist Organizations
2026-02-22 08:12

Iran's Foreign Ministry declared the navies and air forces of all EU countries as 'terrorist organizations' in response to the EU's decision to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a 'terrorist organization.' This move is based on Iran's laws and is intended to counter what it views as European governments' violation of international law principles.

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