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December 19, 2019

In Lebanon, Economic Pressure on Iran Seems to Be Bearing Fruit

Combined with an attempt to undermine Christian support for Hizballah.

As of Tuesday, it has been two months since anti-government protests—aimed at both corruption in general and at Iranian influence via Hizballah in particular—broke out in Lebanon, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The protests have come amidst tightening U.S. sanctions on Iran and Hizballah, including targeted measures against individuals who launder money for the latter., which Hanin Ghaddar believes that these measures have put the Shiite terrorist group in a difficult position:

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December 19, 2019

  1. In Lebanon, Economic Pressure on Iran Seems to Be Bearing Fruit

    Combined with an attempt to undermine Christian support for Hizballah.

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