United States officials are intensifying efforts to cut off Iranian financial support to Hezbollah, aiming to leverage a strategic opportunity in Lebanon. Despite facing heavy economic sanctions, Iran has reportedly funneled around $1 billion to Hezbollah this year, according to the United States Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, John Hurley. The United States is pushing for Hezbollah to disarm, arguing that this would allow Lebanon to regain stability and sovereignty. Recent military actions by Israel have targeted Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, amid concerns that the group is rapidly rebuilding its capabilities following last year's conflict.