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Argentina Labels IRGC and Jalisco Cartel as Terrorist Groups

4/1/2026

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Argentina designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization on March 31.
The move follows the Trump administration's push for allies to act.
Argentina cited IRGC support for Hezbollah and 1994 AMIA bombing that killed 85.
The designation enables Argentina to impose financial sanctions and operational restrictions on the IRGC.
Separately, Argentina classified Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization, signaling ties with the United States.

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Argentina designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization on March 31.
The move follows the Trump administration's push for allies to act.
Argentina cited IRGC support for Hezbollah and 1994 AMIA bombing that killed 85.
The designation enables Argentina to impose financial sanctions and operational restrictions on the IRGC.
Separately, Argentina classified Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization, signaling ties with the United States.