The United States on Thursday announced sanctions targeting financial operatives who have funneled tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hezbollah, a move aimed at disrupting the group’s funding network and supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty.

“These individuals collaborate with businessmen and exchange companies to enable significant transfers from Iran and conduct covert business dealings that finance Hezbollah's terrorist activities,” said Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State.

"This action supports President Trump’s whole of government policy of maximum pressure against Iran and its terrorist proxies like Hezbollah, as detailed in National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 issued on February 4," he noted. 

Pigott emphasized that the United States remains committed to supporting Lebanon by exposing and disrupting Iran’s covert financing of Hezbollah.

“By enabling Hezbollah, Iran holds Lebanon back and undermines its sovereignty. Iran and Hezbollah cannot be allowed to keep Lebanon captive any longer,” he said.

The spokesperson assured that Washington will continue to use "every tool at its disposal" to ensure that Hezbollah no longer poses a threat to the Lebanese people or the broader region.