Rubio Tells Diplomats to Press Nations for Actions Against Iran
The directive, sent to all diplomatic and consular posts, is part of an “action request” labeled "Elevated Concern of IRGC Activity," referring to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
US officials were told to convey the message "at the highest appropriate level” by March 20.
"With the elevated risk of attack from Iran and its partners and proxies, all governments must move expeditiously to diminish the capabilities of Iran and Iran-aligned terrorist groups from attacking our respective nations and citizens," the cable stated.
It added, "We must act while international attention is focused now to end the Iranian campaign of terror in the Middle East and globally. Do not allow this critical movement to pass."
The guidance further instructs diplomats in countries that have not yet designated the IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations to encourage their governments to do so "swiftly."
"Such a designation will intensify the pressure on the Iranian regime and limit its ability to sponsor terror activities across the globe that jeopardizes the safety and security of your populations," the cable noted.
Tensions in the region have increased since the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran on February 28, reportedly killing more than 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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