U.S. sanctions Lebanese figures linked to Hezbollah, citing peace process sabotage

The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday evening that it imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials tied to Hezbollah, saying they are “disrupting the peace process in Lebanon” and delaying the group’s disarmament. The announcement came alongside the U.S. agreement with Iran.

Among those sanctioned was Suleiman Antoine Frangieh, head of Lebanon’s Marada Movement. Washington said Hezbollah financially backed him in return for campaigns against Lebanese parliament members who oppose the terrorist organization.

The Treasury also sanctioned Mohammed Kammati, deputy head of Hezbollah’s political wing. He is accused of smuggling funds from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Hezbollah must disarm so that Lebanon can reach a safe and prosperous future.” He added that the United States will continue targeting Hezbollah’s financial networks and holding accountable those who enable the group to undermine Lebanon and threaten prospects for peace.