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Iraq is a key geographic and political component of the 'Axis of Resistance,' serving as a base for allied Shiite militias and proxy forces supported by Iran as described in [1], [2], and [3]. The network's development and regional reach are explicitly linked to Iraq's post-2003 political landscape and its strategic position within the 'Shiite Crescent' as noted in [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8].
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' is a network of forces supported by the IRGC-QF that extends from the Persian Gulf through Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq to the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to counter Iran's state adversaries.
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' is a network of forces supported by the IRGC-QF that extends from the Persian Gulf through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon to the eastern Mediterranean Sea to counter Iran's state adversaries.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 2 facts
claimMost groups within the 'Axis of Resistance' are composed of members of the Shiite branch of Islam, which forms major populations in the 'Shiite Crescent' stretching from Iran through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon.
claimIran has established a network of allied militias and political movements across Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen, which are collectively known as the 'Axis of Resistance'.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 1 fact
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' proxy network was initially boosted by the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, which overthrew the regime of Saddam Hussein.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran maintains the 'Axis of Resistance,' a coalition including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, and various Iraqi Shiite militias, to counter Israeli and Western influence.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThe January 2020 U.S. assassination of Qods Force commander Qasem Soleimani and a key Shiite militia leader in Iraq had relatively limited long-term impact on the strength, durability, or efficacy of Iran's 'axis of resistance'.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran utilizes a network of allied militias and proxy forces, collectively known as the Axis of Resistance, to project power and oppose Israel and the United States across Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.