Mohammad Kawtharani

Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Al-Kawtharani (born between 1945 and 1961) is a Lebanese born senior commander in Hezbollah and its liaison to Iraq, known for coordinating the activities of Iran-aligned paramilitary groups. His influence grew significantly after the death of Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020. Following Soleimani's death, al-Kawtharani reportedly took over some of the responsibilities for coordinating political and military actions of the pro-Iran militias in Iraq.

Born in Najaf to Lebanese parents from the village of Al-Ghassaniyah, Lebanon, al-Kawtharani studied in the city and has long been a key player in Hezbollah's operations in Iraq. He is known to be fluent in Iraqi Arabic and is married to an Iraqi woman, which has helped him navigate Iraq's political and military landscape.

Al-Kawtharani has also been involved in Iraqi politics, mediating between factions and maintaining influence over various Shiite groups. His expertise in Iraqi affairs has led some to compare him to Soleimani, though his profile is lower. The designation was made in relation to Royal Decree A/44, which regulates crimes of terrorism and terrorist financing. This decree allows for the freezing of assets and prohibits Saudi citizens from engaging in any dealings with those classified by Saudi Arabia as "terrorists", including al-Kawtharani.