More Countries Face Potential U.S. Travel Ban: What You Need to Know Now

41. Lebanon

Lebanon’s inclusion would be a politically charged move. While it remains a U.S. partner in counterterrorism, ongoing concerns about Hezbollah’s influence, weak government control, and recent passport issuance scandals may put it on the radar. Lebanon’s diaspora is significant in the U.S., and a travel ban could deeply disrupt familial, academic, and business ties. Given Lebanon’s precarious economic and political situation, such a move could inflame regional tensions and complicate U.S. influence in the Levant.