# U.S. targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizes ties to Iranian government

https://mins.news/en/item/27579

- Reuters, 2026-08-20 17:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-targets-hezbollah-with-fresh-sanctions-emphasizes-ties-iranian-government-2026-08-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a873873c69d29000181b1ce

> The United States is set to impose new sanctions on Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Thursday, including redesignating the group under a terrorism authority. The move is intended to underscore Hezbollah’s links to the Iranian government.

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