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Lebanon's President Urges US Action Against Hezbollah Funding

11/12/2025

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On September 13, 2025, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to US officials about Lebanon's commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorism financing.
This discussion followed US sanctions on three Hezbollah members accused of laundering funds for the group, which the US designates as a terrorist organization.
Aoun highlighted the need to combat financial crimes and urged the US to pressure Israel to stop its ongoing strikes in southern Lebanon.
The US aims to reduce Hezbollah's funding, which has reportedly received over $1 billion from Iran.

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On September 13, 2025, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to US officials about Lebanon's commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorism financing.
This discussion followed US sanctions on three Hezbollah members accused of laundering funds for the group, which the US designates as a terrorist organization.
Aoun highlighted the need to combat financial crimes and urged the US to pressure Israel to stop its ongoing strikes in southern Lebanon.
The US aims to reduce Hezbollah's funding, which has reportedly received over $1 billion from Iran.