US Government Updates

Stay informed on the latest developments in US policy that shape its relationship with Lebanon and the Middle East.

Recent Updates

USG Updates: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanese Ministry of Culture Celebrate Mussaylha Fort Project

Oct 16, 2026

Draft USG Updates: Secretary Rubio’s Cal with Lebanese President Aoun

USG Updates: Secretary Rubio’s Call with Lebanese President Aoun

Jun 2, 2026

Washington Hosts Third Round of Direct Talks Between Lebanon and Israel

May 15, 2026

FY2026 Appropriations: Sustaining the U.S.-Lebanon Partnership

May 4, 2026

US Embassy Calls for Historic Meeting Between President Aoun and PM Netanyahu

Apr 30, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Discusses US-brokered Talks Between Lebanon and Israel on Fox News

Apr 27, 2026

President Trump Announces 3-Week Ceasefire Extension Between Lebanon and Israel

Apr 23, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Speaks on Peace Talks with Lebanese and Israeli Representatives

Apr 16, 2026

US State Department Announces 10-Day Cessation of Hostilities to Enable Negotiations

Apr 16, 2026

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Lebanon to Suspend Anti-Normalization Laws

Mar 25, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Global Network Diverting Funds to Benefit Hizballah

Mar 25, 2026

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut February 28, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Operatives Generating Revenue for Hizballah and Exploiting Lebanon’s Cash Economy

Feb 10, 2026

Head of U.S. Central Command Praises Lebanese Army for Finding ‘Massive Hezbollah Tunnel’

Feb 9, 2026

U.S. Officials Hold Productive Meetings with Lebanese Army Commander in Washington

Feb 5, 2026

House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah’s Grip on Power

Feb 3, 2026

Reps. Issa and LaHood Introduce Bill to Preserve Election Integrity and Protect Diaspora Voting in Lebanon

Feb 2, 2026

Reps. Hill and Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Combat Captagon and Other Narcotics

Jan 22, 2026

US Suspends Processing of Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries, Including Lebanon

Jan 14, 2026

US Designates the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Jan 13, 2026

US Embassy Statement on Financial Reform in Lebanon

Jan 7, 2026

US Approves Possible $35 Million Deal for Lebanon Army

Dec 16, 2025

White House: U.S. Backs Israel Against Hezbollah, Warns of Military Action

Dec 16, 2025

US Lawmakers Say Israel Hasn’t Held to Account Those Involved in 2023 Strike That Killed Journalist in Lebanon

Dec 11, 2025

US Bill Links Lebanese Army Aid to Hezbollah Disarmament

Dec 9, 2025

US Lawmakers Urge Lebanon to Forcefully Disarm Hezbollah, Warning of Israeli War

Dec 6, 2025

US Approves Potential $90.5 Million Sale of Medium Tactical Vehicles to Lebanon

Dec 5, 2025

Ambassador Issa Commends Lebanon’s Unity and Progress Toward Peaceful Regional Engagement

Dec 4, 2025

Michel Issa Presents Credentials to Officially Become the US Ambassador to Lebanon

Nov 17, 2025

US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Prepare Sanctions Against Lebanon’s Speaker Berri

Nov 13, 2025

Treasury Official Says US Pushes Lebanon to Crack Down on Hezbollah Funding Ahead of Elections

Nov 10, 2025

Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Operatives Exploiting Lebanon’s Cash Economy

Nov 6, 2025

US Sends $230 Million to Lebanon as It Moves to Disarm Hezbollah

Oct 2, 2025

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