Colombia severs ties with Iran, designates IRGC as terrorist group

Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, effective September 19, citing security concerns and alleged links between the Iranian government and international terrorist groups. This action includes the designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. The move, under President Abelardo de la Espriella, aligns Colombia with the United States and signals a significant shift in its foreign policy and potential broader regional realignment against Iranian influence in Latin America.