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Tehran exerts significant political, military, and economic influence over Iraq through the use of aligned militias and non-state actors as part of its regional 'forward defense' strategy, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, Tehran's strategic objectives in Iraq are a central point of concern for regional powers and the United States, as evidenced by [4], [5], [6], and [7].
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Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 3 facts
measurementIraqi militias secure $3 billion annually from the Iraqi state budget, officially designated to pay 250,000 fighters in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), though much of this funding is siphoned to activities benefiting Tehran's agenda.
perspectiveAn analysis suggests that the United States should utilize the current weakness of Iranian proxies to permanently reduce Tehran's influence in Iraq through tough diplomacy, sanctions, and intelligence operations, which would also provide leverage in nuclear negotiations.
claimTehran extracts economic resources from allies in Iraq, which contributes to its financial stability.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 2 facts
accountDuring Iran's first direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.
accountDuring Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.
Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimIran's geographic position links energy reserves from Kazakhstan to Iraq and the Caspian Sea to Gulf states, allowing Tehran to advance regional goals while under international isolation.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
claimShiite militias in Iraq have increasingly splintered and are becoming more open to taking orders from the Iraqi government rather than from Tehran.
The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org 1 fact
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran's doctrine is calibrated confrontation, where Tehran projects power through a constellation of non-state actors and aligned militias operating across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and the Palestinian arena.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIran is likely to acquiesce to a long-term American military presence in Iraq if Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Iraqi leadership privately press the case in Tehran, provided the force levels are low enough that Iran does not perceive them as a threat.