The United States issued fresh sanctions against Lebanon's Hezbollah on 20 August 2026, including re-designating the group under terrorism authority and emphasizing its ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force. The Treasury Department stated the designation was for the group's service to the Iranian regime.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 20 - The United States will on Thursday issue fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it under a terrorism authority, according to a statement seen by Reuters, in a move aimed at emphasizing its links to the Iranian government.
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By Daphne Psaledakis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters. The Treasury Department redesignated the group "for service to the Iranian regime under the command of Iran’s Islamic Revolu
US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government Reuters