Washington targets Hezbollah’s political shield, exposing Iranian influence that cripples Lebanon and threatens Israel’s security.
The United States Treasury Department has imposed sweeping counterterrorism sanctions on nine senior figures in Lebanon accused of helping Hezbollah obstruct disarmament, undermine peace efforts and tighten its grip over Lebanese state institutions.
The sanctions, issued through the Office of Foreign Assets Control, target Hezbollah-aligned politicians, security officials, military-linked figures and Iran-connected operatives accused of protecting the Iranian-backed terrorist organization from accountability.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Hezbollah must be fully disarmed and warned that Washington will continue targeting officials who enable the group’s violence against the Lebanese people and its obstruction of lasting peace.
Among those sanctioned are Hezbollah lawmakers Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Fanich, Hassan Fadlallah, Ibrahim al-Moussawi and Hussein Al-Hajj Hassan, all accused of using political influence to advance Hezbollah’s agenda while blocking efforts to restore Lebanese sovereignty.
The designations also target Mohammad Reza Sheibani, Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon, who was expelled by Beirut after being accused of violating diplomatic norms to support IRGC activity.
Two Amal Movement security figures, Ahmad Asaad Baalbaki and Ali Ahmad Safawi, were also sanctioned over alleged cooperation with Hezbollah, including intimidation of domestic opponents and joint military activity against Israel.
Washington further exposed suspected Hezbollah penetration inside Lebanon’s security institutions, sanctioning Brigadier General Khattar Nasser Eldin and Colonel Samir Hamadi for allegedly leaking sensitive intelligence to the terror group during the ongoing conflict.
The sanctions freeze any assets under US jurisdiction, block dealings with the named individuals and warn foreign banks of potential secondary sanctions. The message from Washington is clear: Hezbollah’s infiltration of Lebanon will face direct financial punishment until the terror group is disarmed and stripped of state protection.The United States Treasury Department has imposed sweeping counterterrorism sanctions on nine senior figures in Lebanon accused of helping Hezbollah obstruct disarmament, undermine peace efforts and tighten its grip over Lebanese state institutions.
The sanctions, issued through the Office of Foreign Assets Control, target Hezbollah-aligned politicians, security officials, military-linked figures and Iran-connected operatives accused of protecting the Iranian-backed terrorist organization from accountability.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Hezbollah must be fully disarmed and warned that Washington will continue targeting officials who enable the group’s violence against the Lebanese people and its obstruction of lasting peace.
Among those sanctioned are Hezbollah lawmakers Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Fanich, Hassan Fadlallah, Ibrahim al-Moussawi and Hussein Al-Hajj Hassan, all accused of using political influence to advance Hezbollah’s agenda while blocking efforts to restore Lebanese sovereignty.
The designations also target Mohammad Reza Sheibani, Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon, who was expelled by Beirut after being accused of violating diplomatic norms to support IRGC activity.
Two Amal Movement security figures, Ahmad Asaad Baalbaki and Ali Ahmad Safawi, were also sanctioned over alleged cooperation with Hezbollah, including intimidation of domestic opponents and joint military activity against Israel.
Washington further exposed suspected Hezbollah penetration inside Lebanon’s security institutions, sanctioning Brigadier General Khattar Nasser Eldin and Colonel Samir Hamadi for allegedly leaking sensitive intelligence to the terror group during the ongoing conflict.
The sanctions freeze any assets under US jurisdiction, block dealings with the named individuals and warn foreign banks of potential secondary sanctions. The message from Washington is clear: Hezbollah’s infiltration of Lebanon will face direct financial punishment until the terror group is disarmed and stripped of state protection.
