European policies, including the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the issuance of aviation risk guidance, impose binding compliance and operational constraints on Iran, which compresses decision-making time and reinforces siege narratives in Tehran (Reuters, 2026d; EASA, 2026).

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• Person: Yucheng Hou Organization: Ciris
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