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Lebanon is a central location for Iran's regional strategy, serving as a key base for the proxy networks established and funded by the Iranian government as described in [1] and [2]. Specifically, Hezbollah operates within Lebanon as a primary element of this network, which functions to provide Iran with strategic depth as noted in [3] and [4], while the country's role as a logistical corridor is highlighted in [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.
claimThe loss of Syria as a land corridor to Lebanon creates a logistical gap for Iran's proxy network that no future political order in Tehran is likely to overcome.
Beyond Missile Deterrence: The Rise of Algorithmic Superiority trendsresearch.org 1 fact
claimIran seeks to expand its strategic depth and strengthen its regional position through alliances and proxy networks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
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.