U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a formal instruction to American diplomats globally. He directed these allies to communicate a critical request: urging designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and Hezbollah, operating from Lebanon, as terrorist organizations.
Reuters reported this development on March 17, 2026. The internal directive, released on March 16th, was formally delivered to all U.S. diplomatic and consular missions worldwide.
Rubio’s instruction emphasized the urgency, stating that American diplomats should convey this message to their counterparts at the highest possible level. The deadline for this communication is set for March 20th. The directive specifically requested that efforts be made to ensure this designation is communicated effectively.
It highlighted the importance of coordinating with international partners to achieve this goal. Rubio’s action underscores the ongoing U.S. strategy regarding Iran and its regional affiliates.
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