US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
Summary
The United States has officially labeled Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and announced new sanctions targeting a network that funds the group. This change highlights Hezbollah’s close ties to Iran and comes amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace talks between Israel and Lebanon.Key Facts
- The US changed Hezbollah’s status from a terrorist organization to an Iranian proxy under the command of Iran’s IRGC, especially the Quds Force.
- The US has targeted 10 individuals linked to a funding network accused of moving hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah.
- The funding network allegedly uses couriers on commercial flights between Lebanon, Turkey, UAE, and Iran to avoid formal financial systems.
- Hezbollah was first designated as a foreign terrorist organization in 1997 and labeled a specially designated global terrorist group in 2001.
- A State Department official said Hezbollah acts as an extension of Iran’s Quds Force and disregards Lebanese sovereignty.
- Hezbollah refuses to participate in peace talks while Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon and continue military actions.
- Conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah have caused thousands of casualties, and recent fighting continues despite truces.
- The US is preparing measures aimed at crippling Iran’s economy and government under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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