Pro-Iranian Iraqi Groups May Target Golan in Retaliation for Attack on Tehran’s Consulate

The recent bomb attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus has once again shaken the geopolitical balance in the Middle East. Iraqi Islamic Resistance groups, known to be pro-Iranian, have stated that they plan to retaliate against this attack not from within Iraqi borders, but from the Golan Heights under the control of Israel. If Iran decides to retaliate, this strategy will be implemented.

The Attack on Tehran’s Consulate and its Aftermath:

An anonymous Shiite source told the daily Sharq al-Awsat that the pro-Iranian factions will not reopen any battlefield with the Americans. “As a result of intensive diplomacy between the leaders of Iraqi factions and Iranian officials, an agreement was reached to maintain calm in Iraq and prevent attacks on US bases,” the source said. These developments seem to have prevented the possibility of a conflict in Iraq.

Removal of Erbil from the Target List:

Following the attack on the Iranian consulate, the group leaders met with influential politicians and made a strategic decision to remove Erbil from the list of targets. It was stated that this decision was taken considering the relations with the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq. It was emphasized that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) led by Massoud Barzani should be kept out of the political process. The non-targeting of Erbil is critical in terms of preventing a potential crisis in the region.

Planned Retaliatory Operations in the Golan Heights:

According to the information provided by the sources, the Golan Heights was identified as a prominent target for retaliatory operations against Israel outside Iraq. The choice of this region is due to its strategic importance and the fact that it is considered as part of the ongoing conflict with Israel. Another anonymous source said, “The Golan Heights is a suitable target for retaliation. It offers a plausible option for a regional resistance operation involving Iraqi factions.”

Conclusion:

According to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, there have been 13 separate attacks on the Ramat David and Tel Nof bases, the Ashkelon port, and the Eilat and Haifa airports in the occupied territories. These attacks have exacerbated existing tensions in the region. The decisions taken and operations planned by Iran and pro-Iranian groups could trigger a new round of conflict in the region or further escalate existing tensions. Either way, the future of the region will largely depend on the outcome of such strategic decisions and operations.

These developments will have a direct impact on the security and political balances in the Middle East and will continue to attract the attention of countries in the region as well as global powers. The steps to be taken by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and the decisions to be taken by Iran are among the main topics that will shape the political agenda of the coming weeks.