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Iraq and Gaza are both identified as key operational theaters within Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' proxy network, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, both locations are frequently cited together in reports regarding regional instability, humanitarian crises, and the strategic foreign policy of Iran, as evidenced by [4], [5], and [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
claimIran's traditional strategies to regain influence, such as reasserting the power of its allies in Gaza and Lebanon, rallying the Assad regime in Syria, or deploying Iraqi and Yemeni militias in cross-border operations against Israel, have proven inadequate.
accountPrior to the 2011 Arab Spring, the Middle East faced instability due to the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the regional war on terror, stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, the Gaza blockade, settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and escalations between Israel and Palestinian factions.
claimIran's traditional strategies to regain influence—including reasserting the power of allies in Gaza and Lebanon, rallying the Assad regime in Syria, and deploying Iraqi and Yemeni militias against Israel—have proven inadequate.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 2 facts
claimA cornerstone of Ali Khamenei's foreign policy was the formation, funding, and weaponization of proxy networks in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Gaza.
claimIran formed, funded, and weaponized proxy networks in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Gaza as a cornerstone of its foreign policy.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
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 the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
accountThe Middle East has incurred significant human, economic, and environmental costs over the last two decades, including the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war in Syria, state collapse in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the genocide in Gaza, wars in Lebanon, mass displacement, and insecurity in the Gulf and Red Sea.
ACT Alliance Statement on the Escalating Conflict in ... actalliance.org 1 fact
accountACT Alliance Forums maintain active humanitarian appeals in Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Gaza.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org 1 fact
claimMSF suspended medical evacuations to its Reconstructive Surgery Programme in Amman, Jordan, due to the current regional escalation, impacting patients from Gaza, Yemen, and Iraq.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 1 fact
claimThe primary elements of Iran's proxy network include Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Syrian government under the Assad family, Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.