By Jackson Richman The United States sanctioned financial operatives and entities linked to Hezbollah, the Departments of State and Treasury said. The measures, announced on Feb. 10, designate four entities and two individuals accused of supporting the Iran-backed group’s global financing operations. “Hezbollah is a threat to peace and stability in the Middle East,” Treasury […]
Tag: International Sanctions
International sanctions are political and economic decisions that are part of diplomatic efforts by countries, multilateral or regional organizations against states or organizations either to protect national security interests, or to protect international law, and defend against threats to international peace and security. These decisions principally include the temporary imposition on a target of economic, trade, diplomatic, cultural or other restrictions (sanctions measures) that are lifted when the motivating security concerns no longer apply, or when no new threats have arisen.
