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US sanctions imposed on Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil

The United States has sanctioned Lebanese politician Gebran Bassil, citing corruption and close ties with Hezbollah, which Washington classifies as a terrorist group.

Bassil labelled the sanctions as ‘unjust’, and that he will sue for damages
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