The Designation of Iran as a Terrorist Organization and its Implications

The chapter explores the recent designation of Iran as a terrorist organization and questions its legitimacy, discussing the responsibility of Iran for attacks by groups such as the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah. It highlights the sudden change in stance by the Biden administration and the legal implications of the designation. The chapter also raises concerns about the delisting of the Houthis by Biden and the distinction between designations as a foreign terrorist organization and a specially designated global terrorist.