In a recent article by The New York Times, it has been reported that Hezbollah may soon announce Hashem Safieddine as the new Secretary-General, succeeding Nasrallah.
Hashem Safieddine is the cousin of Hassan Nasrallah and currently serves as the head of the Executive Council of the group. He is a key figure within Hezbollah and has close ties to Iran. Safieddine is the sole candidate being considered for this position.
His strong connections to Iran, both politically and through family relations, are noteworthy. His son is married to the daughter of Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Iranian Quds Force.
This development is significant in the context of regional politics and the influence of Hezbollah in the Middle East. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.