US Blacklists 9 Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials

The sanctions marks the first time Washington has sanctioned sitting Lebanese government security officials.

The Treasury Department building is pictured at dusk in Washington on June 6, 2019. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

The U.S. Treasury Department blacklisted nine Hezbollah-affiliated individuals Thursday, accusing them of blocking Lebanon’s peace process and stalling disarmament.

The individuals include named sitting Lebanese government security officers for the first time.