Iran: Iran's security chief Ali Larijani on Friday warned that European armies could be designated as 'terrorist' under Iranian law following the EU's decision to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

According to Anadolu Agency, Larijani posted on US social media company X, stating that the EU 'certainly knows' that under a resolution adopted by Iran's parliament, the armed forces of countries that took part in the recent EU move against the IRGC would themselves be considered terrorist organizations. Larijani emphasized that 'the consequences of such an action will therefore fall on the European countries that took this step.'

The warning followed a day after EU foreign ministers reached a political agreement to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. This move was announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who indicated that the decision was a response to what she described as repression by Iranian authorities.

Iran has accused the EU of 'fanning the flames' of regional tensions, suggesting that Europe is escalating the situation by targeting Iran's national military force and acting under US pressure. This accusation comes amid warnings of a broader regional fallout.

The comments from Iranian officials are part of escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks. These tensions were heightened following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 'massive armada' heading towards Iran, accompanied by his call for Tehran to engage in negotiations.

Amid these developments, Iranian officials have cautioned that any US attack would prompt a 'swift and comprehensive' response. However, they reiterate that Tehran remains open to discussions, but only under conditions it deems 'fair, balanced and noncoercive.'