US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials linked to Hezbollah for allegedly maintaining the group's influence over state institutions. This marks the first time sitting Lebanese state security officials have been sanctioned by Washington. The sanctions come amid ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, as well as calls for disarmament of Hezbollah.
- ▪The U.S. sanctioned Hezbollah-affiliated parliamentarians and state security officials for obstructing disarmament efforts.
- ▪Included in the sanctions are senior Hezbollah officials and a designated Iranian ambassador to Lebanon.
- ▪The sanctions deny the affected parties access to any property or financial assets held in the U.S.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influenceThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutionsByFATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:38 PM0:56FILE - The Treasury Department building is pictured at dusk in Washington, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- A group of Hezbollah-affiliated parliamentarians, state security officials, and allies of the militant group were hit with U.S.
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