France backs IRGC terror designation after leak reveals Macron 'in line' with Trump

The European Union is set to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization after France announced its support for the move. This decision marks a significant shift in French foreign policy, which has historically prized its independence from the US in the Middle East and was a key advocate for the 2015 nuclear deal. The change aligns France more closely with the United States and Israel on Iran policy. This U-turn may have been indicated by a leaked text message from French President Emmanuel Macron to US President Donald Trump stating they could "do great things on Iran."