The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has formally designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations under its Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision, published in the official Gazette, includes freezing all local property and assets linked to the groups and mandates six-month reviews by the attorney general.

Israel's foreign minister welcomed the move, praising Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her government and stating that Iranian-backed terror has no place in the international community. The decision follows similar actions by several other countries in recent weeks.

However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from local Muslim organizations. Representatives from groups including the Nation of Islam and the Islamic Front argued that the designated organizations have no operational presence in Trinidad and Tobago and warned that the decision could deepen divisions within the local Muslim community. Some groups also accused the government of adopting foreign-aligned policies and criticized Israel and the United States over actions in the Middle East.