United States designates Hezbollah as an extension of Iran's IRGC
The United States designated Hezbollah as an extension of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and said the group is not an independent Lebanese movement.
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Why it matters
The designation could intensify U.S.-Iran tensions and pressure on Hezbollah.
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- US Designates Hezbollah As An Extension Of IRGC, Says Group Is Not Independent Lebanese Movement ↗i24news.tv · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
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- US Treasury Classifies Hezbollah As Arm Of The IRGC, Not A 'Stand-Alone' Group ↗zerohedge.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
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