The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two senior Hizballah officials and two financial facilitators for their involvement in financial transfers supporting Hizballah. These individuals, based in Lebanon and Iran, are instrumental in channeling funds from overseas donors to the group, contributing significantly to its budget.
"Today’s action underscores Hizballah’s extensive global reach through its network of terrorist donors and supporters, particularly in Tehran," stated Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender. He emphasized that the Treasury will continue to apply economic pressure on key figures within the Iranian regime and its affiliates who support these activities.
This move is part of ongoing efforts following the October-November 2024 conflict with Israel, targeting Hizballah's illicit finance networks linked to oil sales and other enterprises. The sanctions fall under Executive Order 13224, which designates Hizballah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist since October 31, 2001.
Mu’in Daqiq Al-‘Amili is identified as a senior representative coordinating cash payments from Iran to Lebanon for Hizballah operations. Jihad Alami was responsible for distributing these funds. Fadi Nehme, an accountant linked with Ibrahim Ali Daher—designated by OFAC in May 2021—is also targeted for his role in managing finances through Auditors for Accounting and Auditing. Hasan Abdallah Ni’mah facilitates funding across Africa and has coordinated significant transactions for Hizballah-aligned groups.
These designations result in blocking all property and interests belonging to these individuals within U.S. jurisdiction. Transactions involving designated persons are prohibited unless authorized by OFAC.
Engaging with these designated persons could lead to secondary sanctions under E.O. 13224, potentially affecting foreign financial institutions conducting significant transactions on behalf of such entities.
The ultimate goal of OFAC sanctions is behavioral change rather than punishment. The process for removal from sanction lists is available through OFAC resources.
For further details on today's designations, additional information can be accessed via provided links.
