U.S. targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizes ties to Iranian government
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States will on Thursday issue fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it under a terrorism authority, according to a statement seen by Reuters, in a move aimed at emphasizing its links to the Iranian government. While Hezbollah is not being designated under any new authority, the Treasury Department is re-designating it as…
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- US targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions middleeasteye.net
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