US imposes sanctions on networks supporting Iran's proxies in the Middle East

In August 2026, the US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against entities in Iraq, the UAE, Lebanon, and Turkey that support Iranian proxies, including Kataib Hezbollah and Hezbollah. This initiative, part of "Operation Economic Outcast," aims to disrupt funding for military activities and cyberattacks linked to Iran. The sanctions come amid a prolonged conflict in Iran, affecting US political dynamics and the Iranian economy.