The sanctions also targeted companies linked to a business magnate. WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday (Jun 18) sanctioned two prominent Lebanese officials as well as companies associated with a business magnate over allegations that they obstructed the country's peace process and delayed the disarmament of Hezbollah. The designated individuals include the leader of the Marada political movement, Sleiman Frangieh, and high-ranking Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmud Qamati. The