US Intensifies Crackdown on Hamas Funding with New Sanctions and Targeted Designations

The United States has announced a second round of sanctions against individuals and organizations linked to Hamas, in an effort to cut off funding for the group. The new sanctions highlight Iran's role in providing support to Hamas, including financial, logistical, and operational assistance. The sanctions target a Hamas representative in Iran, members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and organizations affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The U.S. aims to dismantle Hamas's funding networks and prevent the group from exploiting the international financial system.