The European Union is expressing serious concern over the presence of Iranian military attachés in many countries, who are believed to be officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operating under diplomatic cover. This was reported by Euractiv, citing a non-public report.
According to the classified dossier obtained by Euractiv journalists, some Iranian military representatives in European capitals are active IRGC officers. This is causing particular alarm following the EU’s decision earlier in 2026 to officially designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
The document specifically identifies Iran’s military attaché in Poland, Mohammad Naghizadeh, as an active member of the IRGC capable of advancing the organization’s financial and operational interests in Europe.
“Allowing representatives of an organization designated as terrorist to enjoy diplomatic immunity and freedom of movement across EU territory undermines the European Union’s own counter-terrorism policy,” critics of the current approach note.
The report contains recommendations to impose sanctions and expel Iranian military attachés and diplomats linked to the IRGC. According to the authors, such measures would further isolate Tehran and limit the international activities of the Corps.
European governments are currently reviewing their policy towards Iran amid growing accusations of organizing terrorist attacks, assassinations of dissidents, and intelligence operations on EU territory. Several countries have already accused Tehran of involvement in such operations.