Efforts to Pressure Iran through Designation of Terrorist Groups
IRGC and Hezbollah are already designated as terrorist groups by the US.
IRGC controls significant parts of Iran's economy as an elite military force.
Designations aim to pressure Iran and limit terror sponsorship.
Allies did not immediately plan to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
US ties actions to concerns about Iran-backed proxies and Middle East stability.
Trump prioritizes Middle East peace through diplomatic pressure.
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