US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence
Treasury also offered a $10 million reward for information that disrupts Hezbollah financing networks, as Washington says the designations target officials shielding the group.
- On Thursday, The United States sanctioned Lebanese lawmakers, security officials, and the Iranian Ambassador for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, denying them access to assets held in The United States.
- Washington targeted these individuals for allegedly seeking to preserve the Iran-backed group's influence over Lebanese state institutions, as Treasury officials accuse the men of obstructing disarmament efforts.
- The sanctions targeted security officials from General Security and the Military, accusing them of providing Hezbollah with "illicit support," while also hitting Hezbollah MPs Mohammad Raad, Hassan Fadlallah, and Amin Sherri.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned these measures are "only the beginning" of efforts against Hezbollah's "senseless campaign of violence," as the group remains designated a foreign terrorist organization since 1997.
- The State Department announced a reward of up to $10 million for information disrupting Hezbollah financing, following Tuesday's Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 19 people ahead of Pentagon talks on May 29.
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US sanctions nine over Hezbollah ties, including Lebanese MPs
The United States on Thursday sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon,” as Israeli strikes on the southern part of the country continued despite a ceasefire. “Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Treasury will continue to take action against officials who have infiltrated the Lebanese government and are enabling Hezb…
US sanctions 9 Lebanese figures over Hezbollah disarmament dispute
US sanctions 9 Lebanese figures over Hezbollah disarmament dispute The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on nine people from Lebanon accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon and impeding the disarmament of Hezbollah”. “Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. “Treasury will continue to take action against officials who have infiltrated the …
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