The EU is moving towards designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, following Italy's shift in stance. This comes amid reports of a high civilian death toll from protests in Iran. While many EU foreign ministers support the proposal, France remains hesitant, citing risks of severing ties with Iran. The IRGC is accused of violent repression and ties to armed groups. The EU's ability to add the IRGC to its terror list is complicated by legal requirements and the need for unanimous agreement.