US sanctions 9 over Hezbollah links, including terror group’s MPs and Lebanese army officers

The United States sanctions nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accuses of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon.”

“Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

“Treasury will continue to take action against officials who have infiltrated the Lebanese government and are enabling Hezbollah to wage its senseless campaign of violence against the Lebanese people and obstruct lasting peace.”

The Iran-backed terror group has staunchly opposed recent direct peace talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives. Washington and its ally Israel have called for the complete disarmament of Hezbollah.

Among those sanctioned are Hezbollah MPs Hassan Fadlallah, Ibrahim al-Moussawi and Hussein al-Hajj Hassan, and executive council leader Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Fanich.

Washington has also sanctioned Mohammad Reza Sheibani, the Iranian ambassador-designate to Lebanon who was declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country in March.

Others sanctioned include Ahmad Asaad Baalbaki and Ali Ahmad Safawi of Hezbollah political ally Amal, and serving Lebanese military officers Brigadier-General Khattar Nasser Eldin and Colonel Samir Hamadi.

In a separate statement, the US State Department says it’s offering a reward of up to $10 million “for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of Hezbollah.”