Lithuania’s former Minister of Defence and current Member of the European Parliament, Rasa Jukneviciene, has expressed concerns about the role of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). She stated that the IRGC, under the leadership of Iran’s Supreme Leader, poses a direct threat to Europe.
Jukneviciene emphasized that the IRGC is engaged in activities beyond Iran’s borders, amplifying fears of destabilization and security risks within Europe. She pointed to the group’s involvement in regional conflicts and its efforts to influence Iranian diaspora communities, raising international alarm.
European officials continue to monitor Iran’s military and paramilitary organizations closely, especially amid ongoing concerns about Iran’s regional policies and nuclear program. The comments from Jukneviciene underscore growing European awareness of IRGC’s potential threat, prompting discussions on further countermeasures and diplomacy.
As tensions remain high globally over Iran’s strategic activities, European policymakers are weighing steps to bolster security cooperation and intelligence-sharing to mitigate perceived risks associated with the IRGC.