KiribatiHezbollah Gets $200m
Iran donates to help Lebanese displaced by war with Israel. The US disputes the claim, saying Iran is running out of money.
Global Newsflix 2 min read
Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to help Lebanese displaced by this year’s war with Israel, two people with direct knowledge of the transfer said.
The US disputed the claim. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the money “is not there,” accusing Hezbollah of “trying to save face with fake stories about cash influxes from Iran.”
A Treasury spokesperson said Iran was “running out of money and ways to move money” and that Tehran “does not have money to fund its campaign of terror.”
Hezbollah received the cash last month despite a tightening US economic chokehold on Iran. Intermediaries who moved the money charged a 20% fee, reflecting the risks of dealing with the group.
Key facts
- Hezbollah received $200 million from Iran
- The money is to help Lebanese displaced by war with Israel
- The US disputes the claim, saying Iran is running out of money
- Intermediaries charged a 20% fee to move the money
Three perspectives
Neutral
The claim is disputed by the US, which says Iran is running out of money. The situation will be closely watched as it develops. Hezbollah has said a plan for distributing the funds will be announced in the coming days.
Positive
The donation could provide much-needed aid to Lebanese displaced by the war. Hezbollah has said it will announce a plan for distributing the funds soon.
Negative
The US has accused Hezbollah of trying to save face with fake stories about cash influxes from Iran. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the US, Iran, and Hezbollah.
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