US Urges Allies to Designate Iran's IRGC and Hezbollah as Terrorist Groups

The Trump administration directed U.S. diplomats to urge allies to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon-based Hezbollah as terrorist groups, citing an elevated risk of attacks. The March 16 State Department cable, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calls for coordinated advocacy with Israeli counterparts by March 20. While both groups are already designated by the U.S., the administration seeks broader international support amid tensions following recent U.S.-Israeli military actions and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.