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Hezbollah is a primary focus of U.S. national security policy, characterized by mutual enmity [1], [2] and the U.S. deployment of military assets to deter the group from escalating regional conflicts [3], [4], [5]. Furthermore, the U.S. actively counters Hezbollah through sanctions on its leadership [6], [7], [8], [9], [10] and strategic efforts to undermine its influence in Lebanon [11], [12].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 23 facts
claimThe United States designated Member of Parliament Amin Sherri in 2019 for acting as an interlocutor in Lebanon for Hezbollah financiers.
claimThe United States designated Jihad Council leader Ali Karaki in 2019 for leading Hezbollah military operations in southern Lebanon.
quoteMarshall Billingslea, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, stated in 2019 that Hezbollah maintains global influence and remains one of the United States' most critical national security challenges.
measurementBetween 1995 and 2020, the United States sanctioned a total of 44 Hezbollah leaders.
claimThe United States has designated dozens of Hezbollah financiers, including businesspeople, front companies, charities, and banks, and has sanctioned shipping companies and airlines for providing services to Hezbollah.
claimIn 2023, the United States sanctioned Green Without Borders and its leader, Zuhair Subhi Nahla, for serving as a cover for Hezbollah’s activities in southern Lebanon, including training and weapons storage.
claimThe United States designated Chief of Hezbollah's Central Financial Unit Ibrahim Ali Daher in 2021 for acting for or on behalf of Hezbollah.
claimThe United States designated Al Manar Television Network and al Nour Radio in 2006 for supporting Hezbollah fundraising and recruitment efforts.
claimThe United States designated Central Council member Nabil Qaouk in 2020 for acting as an official or leader of Hezbollah.
claimThe United States designated senior official in Hezbollah's General Secretariat Hasib Muhammad Hadwan (also known as Hajj Zayn) in 2021 for fundraising on behalf of Hezbollah.
claimIn 2023, the United States sanctioned Amer Mohamed Akil Rada and six associated individuals and companies for helping Rada, a Hezbollah operative and leader, fund the organization and support Hezbollah activities in Latin America.
claimThe United States designated Shura Council member and Parliamentary Council head Muhammad Hassan Rad in 2019 for acting for or on behalf of Hezbollah.
claimThe United States designated Central Council member Hassan al Baghdadi in 2020 for acting as an official or leader of Hezbollah.
claimThe United States designated Liaison and Coordination Unit head Wafiq Safa in 2019 for leading Hezbollah’s security apparatus.
claimThe United States designated the Islamic Resistance Support Organization in 2006 for functioning as a key Hezbollah fundraising organization.
claimThe United States designated Intelligence Unit chief Husain Ali Hazzima in 2019 for aiding Hezbollah’s terrorist activities.
claimThe United States designated Assad Ahmad Barakat in 2004 for serving as a key Hezbollah financier in the Tri-Border Area of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
claimThe United States designated Bank Saderat in 2006 for facilitating the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars annually to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimThe United States designated office manager Ali al Shair in 2021 for providing financial and material support for Hezbollah.
claimThe United States designated Jihad Council leader Muhammad Haydar in 2019 for managing Hezbollah networks outside of Lebanon.
claimThe United States designated Bayt al Mal and Yousser Company for Finance and Investment in 2006 for functioning as Hezbollah’s main financial body and operating under the direct supervision of Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.
claimIn 2023, the United States sanctioned 52 people and companies for assisting Nazem Said Ahmad, a Hezbollah financier, in laundering money and avoiding sanctions.
claimThe United States designated Executive Council official Sultan Khalifa Asad in 2020 for directing companies subordinate to the Executive Council of Hezbollah.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 6 facts
claimThe United States deployed two aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean primarily as a deterrence message to Iran and Hezbollah to prevent the expansion of the conflict beyond the Gaza-Israel theater.
claimThe United States deployed a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East to serve as a deterrent against Lebanese Hezbollah, Iran, and other actors threatening to widen the Israel-Hamas war.
claimHezbollah's decision to open a second front against Israel depends on several factors: whether Israel can successfully eliminate Hamas, the intensity of the Gaza operation, the depth of United States intervention, and how a multi-front regional war would be perceived by Arab public opinion.
claimThe United States deployed two carrier strike groups to the eastern Mediterranean to demonstrate support for Israel and to deter Iran and Hezbollah from escalating the conflict.
claimHezbollah's internal discussions regarding opening a second front against Israel are guided by four questions: Can Israel eradicate Hamas’ military and political infrastructure; how deep and bloody will the Israeli offensive be; how credible is the U.S. threat and what would be its targets in Lebanon; and how would a multi-front war affect regional and international public opinion?
claimHezbollah is more likely to opt for military escalation on the Lebanese-Israeli border if Israel nears its objectives in Gaza, the death toll in Gaza rises, the U.S. threat is perceived as less credible, and Arab public opinion views a multi-front war against Israel more positively.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 2 facts
claimEfforts to establish a sustainable detente between Iran and Gulf countries have been hindered by mutual mistrust regarding Iranian expansionist objectives and Gulf countries' relations with Israel and the United States, as well as Iran's continued support for Hezbollah and the Yemeni Houthis.
claimThe rapprochement between Iran and Gulf countries failed to translate into sustainable detente due to mutual mistrust regarding Iranian expansionist objectives and Gulf countries' relations with Israel and the United States, as well as Iran's continued support for Hezbollah and the Yemeni Houthis.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe United States can potentially undermine Hezbollah's power by supporting Western-backed social programs in Lebanon that shift public favor away from the group.
perspectiveThe United States should continue to support the targeting of Iranian logistic chains that supply weapons to Hezbollah, which are primarily executed by Israel.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
accountThe United States and Israel have violated Hezbollah’s 'red line' by killing Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and launching a massive air campaign against Iran with the explicit goal of effecting regime change.
claimThe United States and Israel have crossed Hezbollah's "red line" by killing Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and launching a massive air campaign against Iran with the explicit goal of effecting regime change.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe escalation of conflict between Israel and both Hamas and Hezbollah, along with the potential for a direct war between Iran and Israel, has impacted the United States' plans to withdraw military forces from the region.
claimThe United States is attempting to persuade Arab states to accept its plan for the military eradication of Hamas and Hezbollah and to find a solution to protect Israel from accusations of war crimes.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran's 'forward defense' doctrine historically relied on the threat of multiple proxy fronts—such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Saudi Arabia, and Iraqi militias against US bases—to deter attacks on Iran.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu 1 fact
claimIran's regional strategy of supporting proxy groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis faces sustainability challenges due to shifting regional dynamics and heightened US pressure.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimIran's network of armed partners, including Hezbollah and the Houthis, serves to strengthen Iranian influence in the Middle East and poses a significant threat to the United States and its allies, particularly Israel.
Iran Responds to Operation Epic Fury with Layered Military, Cyber ... hstoday.us 1 fact
claimSecurity analyses indicate that Hezbollah-affiliated assets in Europe and North America retain the operational capacity to target Jewish, Israeli, and U.S. government-linked individuals.
Three Scenarios for the Middle East Crisis, and How to Prepare for ... supplychainbrain.com 1 fact
claimThe 'significant escalation' scenario involves an intensifying U.S.-Israeli campaign to destroy Iran's military capability, with Israel pursuing broader security objectives in Lebanon and elsewhere, while pressure increases on Persian Gulf states and groups like the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon threaten to expand the conflict to the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
claimHezbollah possesses U.S.-made armored personnel carriers, as reported by Thomas Gibbons-Neff in the Washington Post on November 16, 2016.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
claimThe United States is actively working to dismantle the structures and support networks of pro-Iranian forces in the Middle East, specifically Hezbollah in Lebanon and various Shia militias in Iraq, through unilateral action and pressure on the governments of Lebanon and Iraq.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimThe U.S. has been unable to address the root causes of the popularity of non-state actors such as Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Hashd al Shaabi.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIran collaborates with regional groups including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Badr Organization and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen, based on shared enmity toward Israel and the United States.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
accountHezbollah, Iraq's Shiite militias, and the Houthis largely refrained from joining the conflict against Israel, with the Houthis firing only a few missiles before turning silent following their own conflict with the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Yemen.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimThe Lebanese government is pursuing negotiations with Israel and the United States while demonstrating a willingness to crack down on Hezbollah.