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The United States Department of State monitors and reports on Iran's foreign activities, including its financial support for militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the department actively engages in diplomatic and sanction-based policies to counter Iran's influence, as evidenced by the actions and statements of officials like Nathan Sales in [4], [5], and [6], while also overseeing diplomatic relations as noted in [7].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 6 facts
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.
quoteNathan Sales, the U.S. State Department coordinator for counterterrorism, stated in 2018 that Saraya al Ashtar is "another in a long line of Iranian sponsored terrorists who kill on behalf of a corrupt regime."
measurementThe U.S. State Department reported in 2020 that Iran has provided more than $100 million annually to Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad.
measurementIran provided more than $100 million annually to Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. State Department.
measurementIn 2020, the United States State Department estimated that Iran provided $700 million annually to Hezbollah.
claimNathan Sales, the State Department's coordinator for counterterrorism, stated in November 2020 that the Trump administration used sanctions to pressure the Iranian regime for its support of terrorism globally and human rights violations domestically.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe Providence Journal editorial board criticized Republican senators for sending a letter to Iranian leaders, stating that writing to hostile foreign governments while the State Department is pursuing diplomatic breakthroughs is inappropriate and serves neither the country nor the party well.