Dominican Republic declares Hezbollah and Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organizations
The Dominican Republic announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organizations. This makes it the 45th country to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization in the past year. Foreign Minister…
Assessment
The Dominican Republic's designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organizations adds a small but symbolically significant Latin American state to the growing international coalition against these groups. This move tightens the diplomatic and financial pressure on Iran's proxy networks, particularly in a region where Hezbollah has historically operated with relative impunity. The broader trend of 45 countries taking similar action in the past year suggests a coordinated shift in global policy. Watch for whether other Caribbean or Central American nations follow suit, potentially disrupting Hezbollah's fundraising and smuggling routes in the Americas.