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US Tightens Grip: Nine Sanctioned for Aiding Hezbollah

अमेरिका का कड़ा प्रहार: हिज़्बुल्लाह की मदद करने वाले नौ लोगों पर प्रतिबंध

अमेरिकेचा मोठा निर्णय: हिजबुल्लाहला मदत करणाऱ्या नऊ जणांवर निर्बंध

মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের কড়া পদক্ষেপ: হিজবুল্লাহকে মদতকারী নয়জনের উপর নিষেধাজ্ঞা

அமெரிக்காவின் கடும் நடவடிக்கை: ஹிஸ்புல்லாவிற்கு ஆதரவளித்த ஒன்பது பேருக்கு தடை

హెజ్బొల్లాకు మద్దతు ఇచ్చేవారిపై అమెరికా ఆంక్షలు: తొమ్మిది మందిపై నిషేధం

હિઝબોલ્લાહને સમર્થન આપનારાઓ પર અમેરિકાના પ્રતિબંધો: નવ લોકો પર કાર્યવાહી

ਹਿਜ਼ਬੁੱਲਾ ਦੇ ਸਮਰਥਕਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਪਾਬੰਦੀਆਂ: ਨੌ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ 'ਤੇ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ

By AI News Desk 🕐 22 May 2026, 01:23 AM 🌍 World
US Sanctions Hezbollah Enablers in Lebanon

The United States has escalated its pressure campaign against Hezbollah by imposing sanctions on nine individuals accused of enabling the group's activities and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. The targeted individuals include members of parliament, a designated Iranian diplomat, and Lebanese security officials. The State Department issued a stern warning, stating that Hezbollah's continued refusal to disarm is a primary obstacle preventing Lebanon from achieving peace and prosperity.

In a candid interview with Al Jazeera, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized the significance of these sanctions, calling them a 'clear signal' that the US is prepared to impose 'real consequences' on anyone providing support to Hezbollah. Pigott highlighted the US commitment to fostering an environment conducive to 'good-faith negotiations' between Israel and Lebanon. With a fourth round of peace talks on the horizon, scheduled for June 2, and a 45-day ceasefire extension already secured, the US views Hezbollah's actions as a deliberate attempt to sabotage these diplomatic efforts.

Hezbollah Accused of Derailing Peace Talks

Pigott directly accused Hezbollah of engaging in a 'direct effort to derail those conversations,' citing threats within Lebanon and attacks against Israel as evidence. When questioned about Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's differing perspective on Hezbollah's classification, Pigott reiterated that the group has repeatedly plunged the Lebanese people into conflict. The sanctions also target the Iranian ambassador designate to Lebanon, who, despite being declared persona non grata by the Lebanese government, has reportedly refused to depart. The overarching objective, Pigott stated, remains the pursuit of 'peace and prosperity for the people of Lebanon and Israel.' This move signals a determined US stance against entities perceived as threats to regional stability.

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