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Treasury Targets Hizballah-Aligned Officials and Intensifies Pressure on Global Financial Network

The US Department of the Treasury designated nine individuals in Lebanon for obstructing peace and impeding the disarmament of Hizballah. These officials are embedded in the Lebanese military, security sectors, and parliament. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Hizballah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed.

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The US expanded sanctions to nine specific officials within Lebanese state institutions.

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  1. Treasury Sanctions Nine Lebanese Officials Linked to Hizballah

    The US Department of the Treasury designated nine individuals in Lebanon for obstructing peace and impeding the disarmament of Hizballah. These officials are embedded in the Lebanese military, security sectors, and parliament. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Hizballah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated nine individuals in Lebanon for obstructing the peace process and impeding Hizballah's disarmament.
    • Targeted officials are embedded in Lebanon's parliament, military, and security sectors.
    • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Hizballah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed.
    • The sanctions were issued under Executive Order 13224.
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  2. US Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Officials and Financial Networks

    The US Department of the Treasury has designated Lebanese officials and business associates aligned with Hizballah. These actions target individuals in Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who manage funds and front companies. The US aims to disrupt the group's global financial transfers and its influence over the Lebanese state.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated two Hizballah-aligned Lebanese officials.
    • The US targeted additional members of a business network overseen by Alaa Hassan Hamieh in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman.
    • Designated individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman raise funds, execute contracts, and operate front companies for Hizballah.
    • The Treasury targeted two senior Hizballah officials and two financial facilitators in Lebanon and Iran for coordinating financial transfers.
    • The US expanded upon designations made on March 20, 2026, regarding Alaa Hamieh and his network.
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  3. US Treasury Sanctions Hizballah-Aligned Officials and Global Financial Network

    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated Hizballah-aligned Lebanese officials and a business network overseen by Alaa Hassan Hamieh. These measures target individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who raise funds and operate front companies for the group. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Hizballah must disarm for Lebanon to have a secure future.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Hizballah-aligned Lebanese officials and a business network overseen by Alaa Hassan Hamieh.
    • Targeted individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman operate front companies, execute contracts, and raise funds for Hizballah.
    • The US Treasury is expanding upon designations made on March 20, 2026, regarding Alaa Hamieh and his network.
    • Sanctions were issued under the counterterrorism authority of Executive Order 13224.
    • All property and interests in property of the sanctioned entities within US jurisdiction are blocked.
    • Suleiman Franjieh and Mahmoud Qmati are among those sanctioned.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nine Lebanese officials were sanctioned for aiding Hizballah.
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