The United States of America has lauded the recent steps taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through imposing sanctions against 12 individuals belonging to Hezbollah, including senior officials of Hezbollah. This came in a press statement by the US ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal. The statement added that the United States look forward to enhance partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and work together to disclose activities of Hezbollah, stressing the joint keenness of the two countries to combat terrorism.