After Suleimani's assassination: Hezbollah acts to consolidate Iraqi militias

According to sources speaking to Reuters, the Shiite organization has summoned militia leaders to coordinate political moves following the death of the senior Iranian commander. Hezbollah's representative in Iraq became the militias leader until a permanent successor was appointed. The move illustrates the increased involvement of the Middle East organization

After Suleimani's assassination: Hezbollah acts to consolidate Iraqi militias

Shortly after the assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani in a US offensive, Hezbollah meets with Iraqi militia leaders in an effort to unite them - two sources familiar with the Reuters news agency said Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was to coordinate the political moves of the divided Iraqi militias that lost not only Suleimani, but also Commander Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis. Two other officials confirmed that Hezbollah intervened to help fill the space left by Suleimani in the leadership of the militias.

Reuters' publications have shed light on how Iran and its allies are trying to strengthen their control over the Middle East, especially after the assassination of the senior commander. All those interviewed by the news agency sought to remain anonymous in light of political sensitivity. Senior officials in Iran and Iraq did not respond.

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Militia forces train in Iraqi navy (Photo: Reuters)

Shiite militia forces training camp in Najaf city, Iraq, 2017 (Photo: Reuters)

The Tehran-backed militias are needed for the Iranian effort to gain control of Iraq, which still has 5,000 US troops. The country has been suffering from civil war for years since US forces overthrew Saddam Hussein, and more recently, the administration - and militias - have been fighting protests against Iran's impact on Iraq. Tehran was instrumental in establishing some of the Iraqi militias.