US Sanctions 9 Individuals in Lebanon Over Hezbollah Links

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Lebanon fears that recent US sanctions targeting Lebanese military and security officers—including active-duty officials for the first time—will negatively impact upcoming trilateral security negotiations between Lebanon, the US, and Israel scheduled for May 29, 2026. Simultaneously, Israel has intensified drone operations in southern Lebanon, asserting highland dominance and continuous surveillance pressure along the border zone.

يخشى لبنان أن تنعكس العقوبات الأميركية الأخيرة سلباً على مسار المفاوضات الأمنية المرتقبة في واشنطن، لا سيما أنها جاءت قبل أيام من الاجتماع اللبناني - الأميركي - الإسرائيلي المخصص لبحث الوضع الأمني في الجنوب

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The Lebanese government has declared it is not legally bound to comply with unprecedented US Treasury sanctions targeting two Lebanese military and intelligence officers accused of sharing intelligence with Hezbollah, as well as nine other individuals including Hezbollah MPs, Amal movement security officials, and the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar requested an internal investigation into potential violations, but the sanctioned officers remain on active duty. Legal experts confirm Lebanon has no obligation under its own law to act on foreign sanctions designations, though compliance complications such as salary disbursement and international coordination may arise.

لبنان غير ملزم قانوناً بالتقيد بالقرار، ولم يتم اتخاذ حتى الآن أي إجراءات مباشرة بحق الضابطين المعنيين

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The United States has issued a sanctions list targeting multiple Lebanese individuals including members of Hezbollah and Amal Movement, Lebanese Army figures, and the newly appointed Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. The sanctions follow a round of negotiations between Lebanese authorities and Israel.

تضمنت قائمة العقوبات الأمريكية على لبنان العديد من الأسماء من حزب الله وحركة أمل والجيش اللبناني، وكذلك السفير الإيراني المعين، وجاءت بعد جولة مفاوضات بين السلطات اللبنانية وإسرائيل.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Lebanese and Iranian individuals linked to Hezbollah, including for the first time active officers within Lebanese state security institutions. The sanctions target Hezbollah MPs, a former minister, Amal movement figures, the Iranian ambassador to Beirut, and senior officers in Lebanese General Security and Army Intelligence. The move is interpreted as a direct message to Lebanon's 'deep state' ahead of a planned Lebanon-US security meeting at the Pentagon on May 29, 2026. The Lebanese Army and General Security directorate responded by affirming loyalty to state institutions and rejecting foreign pressure.

وزير الخزانة الأميركي سكوت بيسنت أكد أن «(حزب الله) منظمة إرهابية ويجب نزع سلاحها بالكامل»، مشدداً على أن واشنطن ستواصل استهداف المسؤولين الذين «يمكّنون الحزب من مواصلة حملته العنيفة وعرقلة السلام الدائم».

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on nine individuals in Lebanon, accusing them of obstructing efforts to disarm Hezbollah and preserving the group's influence within the Lebanese state. The action reflects ongoing US policy pressure targeting Hezbollah's political and financial networks. This marks a continuation of targeted sanctions measures aimed at limiting Hezbollah's entrenchment in Lebanese institutions.

فرضت وزارة الخزانة الأمريكية عقوبات على تسعة أشخاص في لبنان، بتهمة إعاقة جهود نزع سلاح حزب الله والحفاظ على نفوذه في الدولة اللبنانية.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Washington has imposed unexpected sanctions targeting Lebanese officials and political figures in a move described as sending a harsh message to Beirut. The sanctions were announced ahead of the anticipated 'Washington security track' diplomatic process. The timing is seen as politically significant, raising questions about US leverage over Lebanese political dynamics. The article frames this as a sensitive and escalatory moment in the Lebanese political landscape.

دخل المشهد اللبناني مرحلة بالغة الحساسية مع فرض واشنطن عقوبات مفاجئة طالت ضباطا رسميين وشخصيات سياسية قبيل 'مسار واشنطن' الأمني المرتقب.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The United States has imposed sanctions on two Lebanese officers — one from the Lebanese Army and one from General Security — ahead of scheduled security negotiations between Lebanon and Israel on 29 May. This marks the first time in history that Lebanese military and security officers have been targeted by such sanctions. The move is seen as Washington front-running the diplomatic process with a pressure measure.

استبقت واشنطن المفاوضات الأمنية بين لبنان وإسرائيل في 29 مايو، بعقوبات طالت ضابطين في الجيش اللبناني والأمن العام، للمرة الأولى في تاريخ العقوبات.

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The US government has announced sanctions against 9 individuals in Lebanon, including members of parliament, citing their connections to Hezbollah. This action expands the US sanctions regime targeting Hezbollah-affiliated networks in Lebanon. The move reflects ongoing US efforts to financially isolate Hezbollah and its associates.

ABD yönetimi, Lübnan'da Hizbullah ile bağlantılı oldukları gerekçesiyle aralarında milletvekillerinin de bulunduğu 9 kişinin yaptırım listesine alındığını açıkladı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source