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Trinidad and Tobago Labels Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas Terrorists; Sparks Debate

4/16/2026

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On April 15, Trinidad and Tobago designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations under the Anti-Terrorism Act and imposed asset freezes.
Israel's Foreign Minister praised the move.
Local Muslim groups criticized the action as Islamophobic and aligned with U.S. foreign policy.
Imtiaz Mohammed of the Concerned Muslims of Trinidad and Tobago questioned timing and potential stigma.

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On April 15, Trinidad and Tobago designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations under the Anti-Terrorism Act and imposed asset freezes.
Israel's Foreign Minister praised the move.
Local Muslim groups criticized the action as Islamophobic and aligned with U.S. foreign policy.
Imtiaz Mohammed of the Concerned Muslims of Trinidad and Tobago questioned timing and potential stigma.