United States Department of State

The United States sanctioned monetary operatives funneling tens of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} from Iran to Hizballah. These people collaborate with businessmen and exchanges to allow vital monetary transfers from Iran and conduct covert enterprise dealings that fund Hizballah’s terrorist actions.  

This motion helps President Trump’s complete of presidency coverage of most strain in opposition to Iran and its terrorist proxies like Hizballah, as detailed in National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 issued on February 4.  

The United States is dedicated to supporting Lebanon by exposing and disrupting Iran’s covert financing of Hizballah. By enabling Hizballah, Iran holds Lebanon again and undermines its sovereignty. Iran and Hizballah can’t be allowed to maintain Lebanon captive any longer. The United States will proceed utilizing each instrument at its disposal to make sure this terrorist group now not poses a risk to the Lebanese individuals or the broader area. 

Today’s motion is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists and their supporters.  The Department of State designated Hizballah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to E.O. 13224 on October 31, 2001, and as a Foreign Terrorist Organization on October 8, 1997.  For extra data, immediately’s designation might be discovered on the Press Release.