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US Labels Hezbollah as Iranian Proxy and Imposes Sanctions on Funding Network

21 Ağustos 2026Al Jazeera

The US Treasury has officially designated Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy, describing the Lebanon-based group as 'an extension' of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force. This designation comes alongside new sanctions targeting Hezbollah's funding network.
The US aims to disrupt the financial channels that support Hezbollah's operations, which it views as a significant threat to regional stability.
Hezbollah has long been a focal point of US concerns regarding Iranian influence in the region, particularly in the context of its involvement in conflicts in Syria and its opposition to Israel. The US has previously imposed sanctions on Hezbollah, but this formal designation elevates the stakes and could lead to br…
This move by the US underscores a strategic shift in its approach to combating Iranian influence in the Middle East. By labeling Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, the US not only seeks to isolate the group financially but also to signal to its allies the seriousness of the threat posed by Iranian-backed militias.

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