Hezbollah ↔ Iraqi militias

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cross_type 3.17 — strongly supporting 4 facts

Hezbollah and Iraqi militias are both identified as key components of Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' and 'shadow army' [1], [2]. They are frequently grouped together as proxies that Iran utilizes for its 'forward defense' doctrine [3] and are noted for their shared political alignment with Tehran, which distinguishes them from other groups like the Houthis [4], [5], [6].

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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker 3 facts

claimThe Houthis are not politically beholden to Iran, unlike Hezbollah and various Iraqi militias.

claimThe Houthi movement in Yemen is not politically beholden to Iran, unlike Hezbollah and various Iraqi militias.

claimThe Houthis are not politically beholden to Iran, unlike Hezbollah and Iraqi militias.

Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 1 fact

claimIran's 'forward defense' doctrine historically relied on the threat of multiple proxy fronts—such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Saudi Arabia, and Iraqi militias against US bases—to deter attacks on Iran.