U.S. Treasury Sanctions Suliman Frangieh and Allies

The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on Lebanese individuals and entities affiliated with Hezbollah, including Marada Movement leader Suleiman Frangieh and Hezbollah's Political Council Vice President Mahmoud Qomati. The aim is to increase pressure on the party's financial infrastructure both within Lebanon and abroad. The sanctions target a network of companies and individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman, accusing them of coordinating to raise funds and facilitate the smuggling of financial support from Iran, as part of Washington's efforts to counter financing and activities linked to the party.

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