US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
The United States has imposed sanctions on nine individuals aligned with Hezbollah in Lebanon for obstructing the peace process and hindering disarmament efforts. This action follows a recent agreement between Israel and Lebanon to extend a ceasefire. US officials emphasize the need for Hezbollah's disarmament to ensure Lebanon's stability and sovereignty.
- ▪The sanctions target individuals embedded in Lebanon's Parliament, military, and security sectors.
- ▪US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that must be fully disarmed.
- ▪The US is offering up to $10 million for information that disrupts Hezbollah's financial mechanisms.
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US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctionsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsrael and Lebanon had agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire last week.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 07:18 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 07:18 AMWASHINGTON - The United States on May 21 announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran’s designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace process in the Middle Eastern country and impeding the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the officials were embedded across Lebanon’s Parliament, military, and security sectors, where they worked to preserve Hezbollah’s influence over key Lebanese state institutions.“Hezbollah is a terrorist…
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