The new tranche of sanctions marks a warning shot to Lebanon's military and government as Senate Republicans threaten to freeze funding to the Lebanese Armed Forces if it does not move more aggressively to disarm Hezbollah.

The US Treasury Department on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals in Lebanon for obstructing the peace process in Lebanon and impeding

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutions

Iran's ambassador designate to Beirut also named in measures