Israel National News reports: “The United States is seeking to capitalize on a strategic ‘moment’ in Lebanon to cut Iranian funding to Hezbollah and press the terror group to disarm, according to US Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John Hurley.

In an interview with Reuters which was conducted late Friday, Hurley revealed that Iran has funneled approximately $1 billion to Hezbollah this year, despite extensive Western sanctions that have severely impacted Tehran’s economy.

The US continues to implement a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign aimed at curbing Iran’s uranium enrichment and regional influence, particularly in Lebanon, where Hezbollah’s military capabilities were shattered during the 2023-2024 war with Israel.

‘There’s a moment in Lebanon now. If we could get Hezbollah to disarm, the Lebanese people could get their country back,’ Hurley told Reuters…”