Iran Classifies EU Militaries as Terrorist Groups in Reciprocal Move
Tehran classified all European Union militaries as terrorist groups on Sunday, January 2, 2026, in a symbolic counter-measure following the EU's decision to designate Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group, according to Euronews. The announcement, made by Iran's speaker of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a former Guard commander, intensifies the political escalation between Iran and Europe.
The EU's initial terror designation stemmed from the Revolutionary Guard's involvement in a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests within Iran, Euronews reported. The Iranian action is seen as a direct response to this designation, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two entities.
Meanwhile, in other international news, US President Donald Trump stated that the US is "starting to talk to Cuba," according to Euronews. Trump made the announcement while flying to Florida on Saturday night. He did not provide details regarding the level or timing of the outreach. Trump suggested that cutting off oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico would force Cuba to the negotiating table.
In Europe, protests took place in Denmark and Italy. Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after the Trump administration downplayed allied sacrifices and discussed taking control of Greenland, Euronews reported. Parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE's role at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Hundreds of Danish veterans, many of whom fought alongside US troops, participated in the demonstration on Saturday.
Also in January, five new European tech startups achieved unicorn status, reaching valuations above $1 billion, according to TechCrunch. These startups, spanning from Belgium to Ukraine, secured funding that propelled them past the billion-dollar threshold. TechCrunch noted that some of these companies, like Lovable, are incorporated outside of Europe but maintain strong ties to the European tech scene. TechCrunch cautioned that valuation does not guarantee commercial success and that it is too early to assess the long-term prospects of these companies.
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