US sanctions Hezbollah-linked gold exchange firm.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a Lebanese gold firm, Jood SARL, for its alleged ties to Hezbollah, aiming to cut off the group’s revenue sources. The US Treasury Secretary stated that Hezbollah poses a threat to peace in the Middle East, and sanctions are meant to isolate the group from the global financial system. In response to Israeli attacks and economic challenges, Hezbollah has turned to gold trading for funding. Despite facing pressure from the US and Lebanese government, Hezbollah refuses to disarm, citing the need to resist Israeli aggression.

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