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The United States Department of the Treasury has actively monitored and sanctioned entities operating within or supported by Iran, as evidenced by their financial tracking of Hezbollah [1], the sanctioning of the Zaynabiyoun Brigade and Fatemiyoun Division for activities in Iran {fact:2, fact:3}, and the regulation of financial transfers originating from Iran to militant groups [2].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 4 facts
measurementThe U.S. Treasury Department estimated in 2018 that Iran provided Hezbollah with more than $700 million annually.
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Finance Committee leader in Saudi Arabia Mahir Jawad Yunis Salah in 2015 for overseeing the transfer of millions of dollars from Iran and Saudi Arabia to Hamas’ military wing.
claimIn 2019, the US Treasury Department sanctioned the Zaynabiyoun Brigade for supporting the Qods Force and for human rights abuses in Iran.
claimThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the Fatemiyoun Division in 2019 for supporting the Qods Force and engaging in human rights abuses in Iran.