The United States applauds President Santiago Peña's designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, and expansion of Paraguay's 2019 terrorist designations to include the entirety of Hizballah and Hamas.
Iran remains the leading state sponsor of terrorism globally, financing and directing numerous terrorist attacks and activities. The designation by Paraguay marks an important step in cutting off the Iranian regime's ability to plot terrorist attacks and raise funds for its destabilizing activities.
The United States will continue to work with partners like Paraguay to confront global security threats. We urge all countries to hold the Iranian regime accountable and prevent its operatives, recruiters, financiers, and proxies from operating in their territories.
This development is a significant move against Iran's malignant influence, particularly in the Tri-Border Area shared by Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where Iranian-backed terrorist groups have been known to operate. By taking this step, Paraguay is demonstrating its commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring regional security.
The U.S. Bureau of Counterterrorism and other relevant offices will continue to support partners like Paraguay in their efforts to counter terrorist financing and sanctions, as outlined by the Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions.