Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassim, announced that the group is ready to choose a new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah and stated that the organization is prepared to face “new threats”.
According to CNN’s senior international analyst, Américo Martins, the statement comes at a time of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israel opening several fronts against its adversaries in the region.
Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group based in Lebanon, is known for its close relationship with Iran, which provides funding, weapons and training.
This alliance is part of the so-called “axis of resistance”, which opposes the interests of the United States and Israel in the region.
Iranian autonomy and influence
Despite strong Iranian influence, Hezbollah maintains a certain autonomy in its decisions, especially in choosing its leadership.
The group is considered the most powerful among Iranian-backed organizations, even after recent setbacks and the loss of its leader.
According to Martins, Nasrallah’s death occurred in an attack that also killed the commander of Iran’s revolutionary forces, highlighting the close collaboration between the two entities.
This incident highlights the complexity of alliances and conflicts in the region, where Iran plays a central role in supporting various militant groups.
Proxy conflict and regional tensions
The current scenario in the Middle East is marked by a “proxy conflict” between Israel and Iran, with several groups supported by Tehran playing active roles.
The big question that arises is whether this dynamic will evolve into a direct confrontation between the two regional powers.
For now, Iran appears to avoid a direct clash, preferring to maintain its strategy of supporting allied groups.
However, in Martins’ assessment, an eventual direct entry by Iran into the conflict could drastically escalate the situation in the Middle East.
Israel, in turn, appears to be preparing for several scenarios, including the possibility of a broader conflict.
At the moment, the focus is on intensifying the fight against Iranian-backed rebel groups, regardless of who is chosen as Hezbollah’s new leader.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Hezbollah deputy said the group is ready for “new threats” on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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