Argentina has officially moved to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, aligning its policy with the United States and other countries.
The decision was announced by Argentina’s presidential office, which said the move enables financial sanctions and operational restrictions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Authorities linked the designation to the IRGC’s alleged support for Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based group.
Argentina holds Hezbollah responsible for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. The attack killed 85 people and injured hundreds, marking the deadliest incident of its kind in the country’s history.
The IRGC is an elite branch of Iran’s military, tasked with protecting the country’s Islamic system of governance.
It also plays a significant role in Iran’s economy and holds influence across various sectors. Several countries, including the United States, have already designated both the IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations.
Argentina’s decision reflects closer alignment with Washington under President Javier Milei’s government. The move follows recent actions by Argentina to designate Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organisation.
Analysts view these steps as part of a broader strategy to strengthen cooperation with US-led counterterrorism efforts. By labelling the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, Argentina gains legal authority to impose sanctions and restrict financial activities linked to the group. The decision may also influence diplomatic relations and regional security dynamics, particularly in Latin America.
