Saudi Arabia sees opportunity as Israel takes on Hezbollah and weighs retaliation against Iran
Mohammad Ali al-Husseini. Credit: WAM By James M. Dorsey Hi, if you value independent, fact-based analysis, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers help ensure the survival of The Turbulent World’s unvarnished journalism. You can contribute by clicking on Substack on the subscription button at http://jamesmdorsey.substack.com and choosing one of the subscription options. To watch a video version of this story or listen to a n audio podcast click here . Thank you for your support and loyalty. Mohammad Ali al-Husseini personifies the complexity of escalating tensions tearing the Middle East apart. A onetime associate of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader Israel killed, Mr. Al-Husseini, a Lebanese Shiite cleric, has emerged as a controversial figure in Saudi efforts to counter Iran and its allies by making inroads into non-Saudi Shiite Muslim communities, particularly in Lebanon. Mr. Al-Husseini’s renewed Saudi media appearances suggest continu