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Lebanon and Bahrain are both identified as key theaters for Iranian proxy network expansion [1] and are central sites of the geopolitical rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia [2]. Both nations are frequently cited together as locations where regional powers have sought to contain Iranian influence [3] and where involvement in conflicts has complicated broader regional stability [4].
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The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimIran's involvement in regional conflicts in Lebanon, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria has heightened tensions with Kurdish groups and complicated efforts to address the Kurdish question.
claimThe geopolitical rivalry between the Shia and Sunni blocs, represented by Iran and Saudi Arabia, has fueled sectarian tensions and proxy wars in Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, and Yemen, complicating peaceful conflict resolution.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sought to contain Iranian regional expansion in Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 1 fact
claimIran formed, funded, and weaponized proxy networks in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Gaza as a cornerstone of its foreign policy.