The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with the Lebanese government’s handling of key political, security and economic issues and is considering sweeping sanctions against figures linked to Hezbollah, former U.S. diplomat Walid Maalouf told Annahar.

Maalouf, a former alternate U.S. representative to the United Nations, said Washington was dissatisfied with Beirut’s performance on several fronts, including the disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, efforts to combat corruption and the country’s economic situation.

“Doors are beginning to close on Lebanon because it is not doing what is required on these issues, particularly when it comes to implementing the framework agreement, despite offers of assistance made to President Joseph Aoun,” Maalouf said.

He added that serious discussions were taking place in the United States about the possibility of imposing broad sanctions on current and former Lebanese politicians, lawmakers and ministers, as well as businesspeople aligned with Hezbollah.