Safieddine's family ties and a physical resemblance to Nasrallah, as well as his religious status as a descendant of Mohammed, would all count in his favour. He has also been vocal in his criticism of US policy.

Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, in a letter to UNSC, said Iran would not hesitate to exercise 'its inherent rights under international law... in defence of its national & security interests'.

The imminent threat on Ayatollah Khamenei gain strength as Israel had earlier eliminated Qasem Soleimani

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike in South Lebanon on Friday. Hezbollah, which has been fighting Israel since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, has suffered a significant blow with its top leader's death.

The militia group seemed content to trade blows with Israel while avoiding a major conflict. A strike that killed its leader proves it miscalculated.

Following the death of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, vowed to “reach” anyone who poses a threat to Israeli citizens | OpIndia News

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei moved to secure location, calls for support against Israel after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death.

According to reports, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved to a place with heightened security measures inside the country.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a secure location inside the country with heightened security measures in place, two regional officials briefed by Tehran told Reuters.