Sanctions Against Global Network Supporting Hizballah Financing

State Dept EB Bureau

Filed March 20th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against a global network supporting Hizballah's financing activities. The action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah through companies and projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, aiming to disrupt the group's revenue generation for terrorism.

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The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the Department of the Treasury, has imposed sanctions on a global network of individuals and entities accused of supporting Hizballah's financing operations. This action, taken under Executive Order 13224, targets financial enablers involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah through various companies and projects spanning the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The stated goal is to cut off financial channels and limit Hizballah's ability to generate revenue for terrorism and evade sanctions.

Compliance officers should be aware that these sanctions are binding and require immediate attention. Entities and individuals involved in financial transactions with the designated parties or operating in the affected regions should conduct thorough due diligence to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions programs. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties, including fines and asset freezes. Further details on the specific designations can be found in the Department of the Treasury's press release.

What to do next

Review Treasury Department press release for specific designations
Conduct enhanced due diligence on transactions involving entities/individuals in the Middle East, Europe, and North America
Ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions programs related to Hizballah

Penalties

Not explicitly detailed in this statement, but sanctions typically carry severe penalties including fines and asset freezes.

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Sanctioning a Global Network Supporting Hizballah Financing

Press Statement

Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

March 20, 2026

Today, the United States is imposing sanctions to disrupt a global financial network that supports Hizballah. This action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah’s finance team through a range of companies and projects operating across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. By cutting off these financial channels, the United States is taking concrete steps to limit Hizballah’s ability to generate revenue for terrorism and evade sanctions.

Hizballah’s reckless attack on Israel demonstrates yet again that it prioritizes the pursuit of terrorism on behalf of the Iranian regime over the peace and safety of the Lebanese people. Hizballah continues to spend millions of dollars on terrorism, leaving Lebanese civilians to deal with the consequences and depriving them of a normal life. By targeting Hizballah’s financial enablers, the Trump Administration is taking decisive action to disrupt the group’s ability to threaten the security of the United States and the Middle East.

Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended. The U.S. Department of State designated Hizballah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to E.O. 13224 on October 31, 2001, and as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act on October 8, 1997. For more information on today’s action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release. **