The killing in itself is a strong message to Hezbollah and Iran. Israel, whom I assume is behind the assassination, is settling its score with Hezbollah, flexing its muscles and polishing the cracked halo of deterrence and power.
Where the assassination occurred is another message, in the middle of Damascus, in an upbeat neighborhood, close to the Syrian Intelligence HQ and to some Iranian facilities. The Israeli message is simple: we can get you wherever you are, whenever we want. Bashar Assad (President of Syria) must be really uncomfortable today…
Moreover, Bashar Assad must be really trying his best to reassure Hezbollah and their bosses (the Iranian) that he had absolutely nothing, and I stress, nothing to do with the assassination, and that he offered all the possible protection to Mughnieh.
Mughnieh was a key figure and his killing will have deep implications to Hezbollah and Iran. A responsible, or a scapegoat, will have to suffer the consequences of this assassination. Assad will try his best to shift the blame from him to Israel or some underlings, for he cannot suffer the wrath of Iran, not at this moment when the Persian wannabe-super-regional-power is his only strong ally.
Finally, let us hope that the anger and blame of Hezbollah and their patron will not fall once again on our country, especially if the party of god launch another war on Israel…
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Can't say I am sorry for this one.
Nasralah can go back to his hideout now when he know how easy we can get him and the rest of his terrorists friends.
Let's hope this will give some momentum to Seniora government to gain more power with less "political hitman that server Iran and Syria is down.
Can't really say if it was the Israeli Mossad, CIA, MI5 who did it but it was a smart move.
this guy killed so many people from so many countries and he deserve nothing less
Wow, the bio on this guy is incredible!
He's apparently been involved with every key terrorist player and event since the 80's from Bin Laden to Khobar Towers.
It's a "Hammering Blow" indeed given this guy's position as the lynchpin between Hez, Syria, and Iran not only in Leb but throughout the region.
If Hez was to try and start another row with Israel, it would appear that they would now be left with a significant disadvantage in their capabilities compared to where the were during the '06 war.
For those looking for the full story on Mughnieh, here's a great article on his terror career:
http://www.iran-press-service.com/ips/articles-2008/february-2008/imad-mughniyeh-hezbollahs-phantom-killed.shtml
Hmm interestin read. Nice site.
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