Dominican Republic recognizes Hezbollah, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror groups
Jewish groups and Israeli officials applauded the Dominican Republic's decision on Tuesday to recognize Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, of Iran, as terror groups. "Bravo to President Luis Abinader and the Dominican Republic…
Assessment
The Dominican Republic's designation of Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorist groups marks a significant shift in Latin American counterterrorism policy. The region has long been a vulnerability for Iranian proxy activity, with groups like Hezbollah operating freely in the tri-border area and elsewhere. This move pressures other Latin American nations to follow suit, potentially disrupting Iran's financial and operational networks in the hemisphere. Watch for whether this triggers diplomatic friction with Iran or inspires similar designations from neighboring countries like Brazil or Argentina.