Supporters wave Hezbollah and Syrian regime flags as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addresses thousands of supporters by video during the sixth anniversary of Israel-Hezbollah war, in Haret Hreik, Beirut. (Reuters)
Treasury Sanctions Hezbollah … Again -- The Cable/Foreign Policy
The Treasury and State Departments announced Friday that the U.S. government is sanctioning Hezbollah for supporting the Syrian regime, even though the Lebanese militia is already sanctioned for being a terrorist group and the new announcement doesn't actually change those sanctions at all.
"This action highlights Hezbollah's activities within Syria as well as its integral role in the continued violence being carried out by the Assad regime against the Syrian population," Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said on a Friday afternoon conference call.
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More News On U.S. Sanctions Against Hezbollah
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US Cites Hezbollah Support for Assad in New Sanctions Announcement -- Voice of America
U.S. says Hezbollah is helping Syrian regime -- Washington Post
U.S. slaps fresh sanctions on Hezbollah over Syria -- Reuters
U.S. sanctions Syrian oil firm, Hezbollah -- Reuters
U.S. adds Hezbollah to Syria sanctions list over ties to Assad’s regime -- Al Arabiya
US adds Hezbollah to Syria sanctions list -- Al Jazeera
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