U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials and others for aiding Hezbollah

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials and others accused of aiding Hezbollah. The sanctions target individuals and entities identified as part of networks that provide financial and logistical support to the organization.

Scope of the sanctions Officials stated that the measures are intended to disrupt channels used to move funds and resources to Hezbollah. The designations apply to both government figures and private individuals linked to the support networks.

Implementation details The Treasury said the sanctions were enacted under existing authorities related to terrorism financing. No timeline was provided for any future adjustments to the list.