OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundWashington, D.C., United States
U.S. sanctions Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officers and Iran's envoy-designate to Beirut
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- 1:30 PM in New York
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- Washington, D.C., United States
Treasury sanctioned nine people in Lebanon it accused of obstructing the peace process and Hezbollah's disarmament, including army Colonel Samir Hamadi and security officer Khattar Nasser Eldin, the first Lebanese officers it has sanctioned, and also targeted Iran's ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani, whom Beirut had declared persona non grata in March. Lebanon's army said it had not been told in advance and that its soldiers were loyal.
Why it matters
The move put direct pressure on Lebanese state institutions while Washington hosted Israel-Lebanon talks.
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- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- Al Jazeera (2)aljazeera.comPublished
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
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