Former Lebanese ministerial sanctions backed by Iran in support of Hezbollah Sept. 09:07 16:09
The US Trump administration has announced that it will impose sanctions on two former Lebanese government ministers, including asset freezes, for supporting the Islamic Shiite organization "Hizbollah" backed by Iran.
The U.S. Treasury Department told Lebanon's former minister of public works and transportation and former Minister of Finance Harril of the United States that he supported the Islamic Shiite organization "Hizbollah", which the United States has designated as a terrorist organization. It announced that it will impose sanctions such as freezing assets.
The U.S. Treasury said it was receiving money in return for Mr. Finianos to help a company owned by Hezbollah win the Lebanese government's business, and for Mr. Halil, Hezbollah avoids U.S. sanctions. And helped to move the funds.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that "Lebanon has some politicians who have collusion with Hezbollah by preying on its people and institutions," and among Lebanese citizens following a massive explosion in the capital Beirut last month. He points out that there is a growing demand for the removal of these politicians.
The Trump administration has also indicated that it may impose further sanctions on Lebanese government officials who continue to support Hezbollah, and it is hoped that the influence of Iran, which is Hezbollah's backing, will be suppressed. It is possible.