U.S. sanctioned nine individuals for aiding Hezbollah. Targets include Iran's ambassador to Beirut Ali Reza Shibani - who refused expulsion - and Mohammad Fanish, designated head of Hezbollah's Executive Council despite the group officially assigning someone else. Two Amal Movement military officials, four Hezbollah MPs, and two Lebanese security figures also hit. Signals deep Hezbollah penetration across Lebanese institutions.
- U.S. State Department
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