BEIRUT: The new US sanctions imposed by Washington on Thursday against Lebanese political and military figures cannot be separated from the broader context of political pressure being exerted on Lebanon through its official and military institutions. The sanctions targeted Hezbollah MPs Hassan Fadlallah, Ibrahim Al-Moussawi, Hussein Hajj Hassan and head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council Mohammad Fneish, as well as two officers from the Lebanese army and security apparatus and two security officials from the Hezbollah-allied Amal Movement.

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