Oh, this is a real dilemma. Sanctions vs humanitarian needs. Lebanon is largely ignored in the US apart from wartime or when a massive conventional explosion takes out a big chunk of the harbor. So we get this. That’s an Al Jazeera link btw.

Hezbollah says Iranian fuel oil ship to sail to Lebanon in hours

Lebanon needs practically everything. Once vibrant and strong this place is again in big trouble. Hezbollah of course is famous in the Middle East for humanitarian and medical aid. Of course, it’s a long list of places that need help. One would think this is a very good thing, a local country helping another. But Iran and sanctions.

What will Pres. Biden do with this hot potato?