US Official Claims Naim Qassem Receives Orders from Iran

A US official, speaking to the news website Walla, has alleged that Naim Qassem, the new Secretary-General of Hezbollah, remains under the direct control of Tehran regarding his decisions and actions. The American official emphasized that key directives for the militant group are issued by the Islamic Republic. These remarks come as tensions in the Middle East and border conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah persist. While officials in Tehran have consistently confirmed their support for the so-called Axis of Resistance, they have historically denied direct involvement in the day-to-day operational decisions of these groups.