Middle East & Central Asia News
LAST UPDATE: July 16, 2025
Lebanon central bank bans interactions with Hezbollah financial group
Lebanon’s central bank directed financial institutions to cease any dealings with Al‑Qard Al‑Hassan, Hezbollah’s financial affiliate.
Insight
This move intensifies financial isolation of Hezbollah-linked entities and aligns with long-standing U.S. sanctions, possibly reducing illicit finance.
