The US Treasury dropped sanctions on nine individuals tied to Hezbollah and Iranian interests on May 21, targeting what Washington describes as a network of enablers undermining Lebanon’s sovereignty. The designations, issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), freeze any US-held assets belonging to the sanctioned parties and prohibit American entities from conducting business with them.
Among those named are Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Fanich and Nizammeddine Fadlallah, alongside other senior Hezbollah leaders and Lebanese state security officials. The State Department simultaneously reminded the world that its Rewards for Justice program offers up to $10 million for information that helps disrupt Hezbollah’s financing networks.
What the sanctions actually target
The nine individuals were designated specifically for obstructing disarmament efforts and the broader peace process in Lebanon. The designations focus on personal accountability, going after named individuals rather than entire financial institutions or trade corridors.
Previous Treasury actions throughout 2025 and into 2026 have already targeted Hezbollah’s funding channels through gold exchanges and oil smuggling networks. This latest round builds on that foundation, targeting the people who facilitate those flows.
