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Hezbollah is a key proxy group that maintains strategic alignment with Tehran [1], receives significant military and logistical support from them [2], and serves as a critical component of Tehran's regional deterrence capabilities {fact:4, fact:5}.

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Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 2 facts
claimThe collapse of Iran's proxy network means Tehran can no longer rely on Hezbollah’s rockets or Houthi drones to deter its enemies.
referenceThe International Crisis Group analyzed that Israel's military offensive devastated Hamas in Gaza, struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and impacted Tehran's own defenses, fundamentally altering the regional balance.
The Decline of Iran's Proxy Network - AGSI - Arab Gulf States Institute agsi.org AGSIW 1 fact
quoteTom Tugendhat stated: “Young members of the IRGC are saying two things. One, the old guard are corrupt and incompetent. That’s why Hezbollah has been hung out to dry and defeated. That’s why old allies like Assad have fallen … The second thing they’re saying is that they’re hearing rumors … that the ayatollah, and the government in Tehran, wants to talk to the Americans to try and find a way out of this and perhaps hang on.”
The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org Hoover Institution 1 fact
claimThe loss of Hezbollah’s dominance significantly weakens Tehran’s deterrence capabilities.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Kali Robinson, Will Merrow · Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact
claimIsrael faces regular attacks from Tehran-backed groups, specifically Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all of which oppose the existence of the Jewish state.
How Tehran's proxy network could outlast the Iranian regime latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact
claimHezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis have developed independent global financial, procurement, and logistical networks that allow them to operate independently of Tehran, meaning the proxy network will likely endure beyond any Iranian regime transition.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Brookings 1 fact
claimHamas leadership has publicly boasted about receiving support from Tehran and maintaining close ties to Hezbollah.