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Who is Wafiq Safa, the Suspected Target of an Israeli Airstrike in Beirut?

This is Beirut, 2024-10-10 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Born in 1960 in the village of Zabdine, near Nabatieh, Safa has long been an influential member of Hezbollah. As the brother-in-law of Hassan Nasrallah, he occupies a unique position within the pro-Iranian formation, blending familial ties with strategic leadership. Though often discreet, Safa is recognized for his significant role in the ...

US Sanctions Iraqi Airline, Kataeb Hezbollah Leaders

This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 20:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The United States imposed sanctions on the Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad on Monday, citing its alleged support for Iran's Revolutionary Guards and proxies. The sanctions also targeted leaders of an Iraq militia with pro-Iranian affiliations. The United States announced sanctions Monday on Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad, saying it ...