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Yemen and Gaza are both identified as key locations where Iran maintains proxy groups, such as the Houthis and Hamas, as part of its 'Axis of Resistance' network [1], [2], and [3]. Additionally, both regions have been impacted by regional escalations that disrupted medical services [4] and are linked by the timing of Houthi military actions following the outbreak of the war in Gaza [5].
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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.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 2 facts
accountThe Houthis in Yemen launched a series of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea after the war in Gaza began in October 2023.
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.
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'.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
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.
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.