07.11.2025 04:59
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that sanctions have been imposed on Hezbollah members for exploiting Lebanon's cash economy. Meanwhile, Lebanon continues to be subjected to attacks from Israel despite the ceasefire.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has decided to impose sanctions against Hezbollah members for "exploiting Lebanon's cash economy."
In a new move from the U.S. regarding Lebanon, where Israel continues its attacks despite a ceasefire, the U.S. Department of the Treasury held Hezbollah responsible for "exploiting currency exchange offices and the cash economy to launder illegal funds," claiming that the group threatens the integrity of Lebanon's financial system by blending terrorist financing with legitimate trade.
SANCTIONS DECISION ANNOUNCED
For this reason, the Treasury announced that it has decided to impose sanctions against Hezbollah members. In a statement made by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, it was stated that the sanctions are being implemented to "support the disarmament of the Lebanese resistance group."
"MORE THAN $1 BILLION TRANSFERRED"
The office's statement claimed that the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has transferred more than $1 billion to Hezbollah, mostly through currency exchange offices, since January.
The statement continued by noting that the sanctions target Hezbollah's financial operators who oversee the flow of funds from Iran.
John Hurley, the Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, stated in his remarks on the matter, "Lebanon has the opportunity to be free, prosperous, and secure. This can only happen if Hezbollah is completely disarmed and cut off from Iranian funding and control."
ISRAEL STRIKES LEBANON
Meanwhile, Israel, which continues its attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire, launched an attack on southern Lebanon today, citing Hezbollah targets as justification. One person was killed in the attack, while nine others were injured.