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US Targets Iranian Funding to Disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

11/10/2025

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The United States, through John Hurley, the U.S. Treasury Department’s top sanctions official, aims to leverage Lebanon to curb Iranian funding to Hezbollah and push for disarmament.
Iran has reportedly funneled about $1 billion to Hezbollah this year despite sanctions.
Hurley says removing Iranian influence is essential for Lebanon's recovery.
Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities after a recent conflict with Israel.

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The United States, through John Hurley, the U.S. Treasury Department’s top sanctions official, aims to leverage Lebanon to curb Iranian funding to Hezbollah and push for disarmament.
Iran has reportedly funneled about $1 billion to Hezbollah this year despite sanctions.
Hurley says removing Iranian influence is essential for Lebanon's recovery.
Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities after a recent conflict with Israel.