Elliott Abrams, who is now serving as special representative for Venezuela, will assume Hook's position in addition for his current role.
US special representative for Iran Brian Hook speaks during a joint news conference with Bahrain Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani (not pictured), in Manama, Bahrain June 29, 2020.(photo credit: HAMAD I MOHAMMED/REUTERS)ByOMRI NAHMIAS