US Treasury Targets Hezbollah Financial Networks Across Middle East

The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated members of the Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network alongside key political figures aligned with the Iran-backed group. These measures arrive as President Donald Trump navigates a delicate interim memorandum with Tehran, raising alarms that Iranian cash could bolster Hezbollah’s regional capabilities despite ongoing hostilities.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the administration intends to dismantle the financial infrastructure sustaining the organization. He stated that the U.S. will hold those responsible for undermining the Lebanese state accountable, asserting that disarmament remains the only viable path to long-term stability. The move follows months of intense conflict, triggered by Hezbollah’s cross-border strikes in March and the subsequent Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon.