The U.S. Department of State designated Haytham Ali Tabatabai as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in 2016.
January 01, 2016
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U.S. government terrorism designation
The U.S. government offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of Haytham Ali Tabatabai.
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U.S. reward for information on an individual designated as a terrorist
Haytham Ali Tabatabai served as Hezbollah's military chief of staff and was described by officials as the organization's second-ranking figure after political leader Naeem Qassem.
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Relative ranking and role within Hezbollah's leadership
Haytham Ali Tabatabai was appointed as Hezbollah's military leader following the assassinations of his predecessors.
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Succession pattern for Hezbollah's military leadership