Trump proposal for listing Islamic Revolutionary Guards a ‘terrorist group’ in limbo: Report

A proposal by the administration of US President Donald Trump to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps a “terrorist organization” has reportedly stalled over warnings from US defense and intelligence officials that the move could “backfire.”

The proposal was temporarily halted amid an internal debate arguing that the measure could undermine the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group and complicate the enforcement of Iran’s nuclear deal, Reuters reported Friday, citing US and European officials familiar with the matter.

A possible US presidential order to label the IRGC a terror organization would also draw opposition from key US allies in Europe and torpedo any US-Iran diplomatic prospects, the unnamed sources said.

“That move could potentially backfire,” one of the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “If you do that, there is no way to escalate, and you would foreclose any possibility of talking to the…

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