Washington, DC – There is growing momentum within the US Congress urging the administration to impose sanctions on the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament. This comes amid political and economic accusations regarding his role in the domestic political landscape and his obstruction of internationally mandated reforms.
According to US lawmakers, the proposed sanctions are based on allegations of political influence that undermines stability in Lebanon. Additionally, there are connections they believe are hindering efforts to rescue Lebanon’s struggling economy.
Some congressional committees are seeking to pressure the White House to adopt this measure as part of a broader package of actions. These actions target “centers of influence” in Lebanon, which they describe as being responsible for obstructing the reform process.
Analysts believe these calls could further complicate the Lebanese political landscape. They come at a particularly sensitive time, marked by internal negotiations and attempts to realign economic priorities.
