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United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that his country will support the Lebanese in their efforts to eradicate corruption, considering that sanctions against the head of the “Free Patriotic Movement”, Gebran Bassil, would be beneficial.
Pompeo said at a press conference Tuesday: “We punished Basilio, as in all countries whose officials we punish for his corruption, as he was deeply associated with” Hezbollah, “and the people don’t want that. They want a sovereign and independent state , and they want freedom, prosperity and job opportunities. “
He also confirmed that a number of companies dealing with Iranian entities have been included on the sanctions list, noting that “anyone who deals with the Iranian military runs the risk of” being the subject of sanctions.
He said: “Yesterday we imposed sanctions on 4 officials of the ‘Chinese Communist Party’ and the Hong Kong police who suppressed the freedom of the people. To counter these atrocities committed against the people. “
Source: “National News Agency”
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