A delegation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, currently visiting Beirut, has reportedly issued a firm warning to Lebanese officials, giving the country two months, until the end of the year, to implement substantial reforms and adopt concrete measures across several priority areas identified by Washington, Houna Loubnan reported on Monday.
According to the report, the American officials outlined a series of conditions, including the disarmament of all militias, the state’s exclusive control over weapons, the restoration of full sovereignty across Lebanese territory, and the effective authority of the Lebanese Army (LAF) over all military matters. The delegation also urged Beirut to carry out long-delayed structural reforms and to open negotiations with Israel on unresolved issues.
The U.S. envoys reportedly stressed the urgency of action, warning that the “window of opportunity” for Lebanon to regain international support would soon close if no decisive steps are taken. In the absence of tangible progress, Lebanon risks “losing international attention,” particularly that of Washington, and could find itself increasingly isolated amid potential escalation along its southern border.
The delegation also voiced concern over Hezbollah’s rearmament, its continued refusal to disband, and its opposition to any form of dialogue. The officials reportedly concluded that the current situation “shows no signs of improvement,” a reality that could lead to a gradual withdrawal of international engagement with Lebanon.
On Sunday, the U.S. delegation had met with President Joseph Aoun at Baabda, where discussions focused on combating Hezbollah’s financing networks, tightening financial oversight, and strengthening cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Further meetings with senior Lebanese officials are scheduled for Monday.
Before arriving in Beirut, the Treasury delegation visited Israel and Turkey to bolster security and technological cooperation aimed at cutting off Hezbollah’s funding channels. Several reports indicate that Ankara has been used as a financial transit hub for Hezbollah, including through digital platforms and online applications.
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