US Pressures Allies to Designate Iran, Hezbollah as Terror Groups

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute global update. The Trump administration has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide to press allies into designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Lebanon's. Hezbollah as terrorist groups. A State Department cable dated March 16th, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calls for these talks at the highest levels by March 20th. Dippomats are also told to coordinate closely with Israeli officials on the push. This effort ramps up after a U.S.-Israeli air campaign two weeks ago that caught many partners off guard. Allies are pushing back so far. Several nations said Monday they have no plans to deploy ships and help unblock the straight of Hormuz, despite Trump's request to secure the key oil. Root. The guard corps is Iran's elite force safeguarding its clerical leaders and dominating swaths of the economy. Hezbollah is a Shiite militia already branded a terrorist outfit by the U.S. and others, amid worries over attacks from Tehan and its networks.

1:02Officials argue joint designations will squeeze Iran more than solo moves, curbing its global tear backing. A State Department spokesperson noted President Trump's focus on fostering Middle East peace. The Daily News now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.