US Pushes Allies To Blacklist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
The United States has directed its diplomats to urge allied governments to formally blacklist Iran’s and Hezbollah, expanding Washington’s campaign to build broader international pressure on Tehran and its regional network. The move comes amid heightened conflict in the Middle East and reflects a push by the Trump administration to align more partners behind its security position on Iran-linked groups.
US Push To Blacklist IRGC And Hezbollah
A diplomatic cable sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed American missions to press host governments to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations. The directive reportedly asked U.S. diplomats to coordinate outreach quickly and engage counterparts on the security risks posed by both groups. Washington already classifies them as terrorist entities, but the latest effort is aimed at widening that position internationally.
Marco Rubio Directive Targets Allied Governments
The communication was sent to U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts as part of a coordinated foreign policy push. The message stressed that broader global designation of the IRGC and Hezbollah would help isolate Iran and reduce the operating space of groups aligned with Tehran. While some U.S. partners have already imposed restrictions on one or both organisations, others have stopped short of full designation, creating uneven international treatment.
Iran Pressure Campaign Expands Amid Regional Tensions
The directive comes during a period of escalating instability across the region, with Washington warning of growing threats linked to Iran and its proxies. The U.S. appears to be using the current moment to strengthen diplomatic consensus and encourage allies to take a harder position. The effort also signals that the administration sees coordinated international pressure, not only military action and sanctions, as central to its broader strategy toward Iran.
