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US Sanctions Hezbollah Financiers Across Lebanon, Syria, Iraq

6/19/2026

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On June 18 the United States sanctioned officials, Hezbollah-aligned individuals and firms in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq for supporting Hezbollah and delaying Lebanon’s peace process.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Syria’s leader about combating Hezbollah after U.S.–Iran memorandum and that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Hezbollah disarm for Lebanon’s security.
The sanctions named Sleiman Antoine Frangie, Mahmoud Qamati, Globe SARL and CEO Wael Constanteen for financing Hezbollah.

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On June 18 the United States sanctioned officials, Hezbollah-aligned individuals and firms in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq for supporting Hezbollah and delaying Lebanon’s peace process.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Syria’s leader about combating Hezbollah after U.S.–Iran memorandum and that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Hezbollah disarm for Lebanon’s security.
The sanctions named Sleiman Antoine Frangie, Mahmoud Qamati, Globe SARL and CEO Wael Constanteen for financing Hezbollah.