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US Imposes Sanctions on 10 Individuals Linked to Hezbollah Cash Smuggling

20 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of being part of a courier network that smuggled hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah. This network reportedly operated by transporting cash on commercial flights between Iran, Turkey, the UAE, and Lebanon.
The sanctions aim to disrupt Hezbollah's ability to access foreign currency and evade sanctions imposed by the US.
Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran, has been under US sanctions for years due to its activities in the Middle East. The recent sanctions are part of a broader effort to combat illicit financing methods that allow such groups to operate outside the formal banking system.
The imposition of sanctions reflects the US government's ongoing strategy to counteract Hezbollah's financial networks. By targeting individuals involved in cash smuggling, the US seeks to weaken the group's operational capabilities and limit its funding sources.

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This article is based on information from the US Treasury Department and reflects the current geopolitical context as of the publication date.