Iran, Hamas, and the Legal Landscape of Terrorism Financing

This chapter explores the intricate relationships between Iran, Hamas, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following the recent attacks on October 7th. It delves into the legal complexities surrounding the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and the challenges of holding nations accountable while examining past and current litigations against financial institutions linked to terrorism funding. The discussion highlights the discrepancies in the U.S. designations of state sponsors of terrorism and the implications for future legal actions against commercial actors in this context.