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Iraq and Hamas are both key components of Iran's regional proxy network, as evidenced by their frequent co-mention in reports detailing Iran's support for militant groups and militias across the Middle East [1], [2], [3]. They are often cited together as part of a broader strategic alignment or 'ring of fire' maintained by the Iranian government to challenge regional adversaries [4], [5], [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
accountDespite setbacks including the collapse of Hamas, the weakening of Hezbollah, and the fall of the Assad regime, Iran continues to rebuild its network of influence and support its allies and militias in Iraq and Yemen.
claimIran facilitated Hamas’s October 7, 2023, assault and enabled rocket and drone strikes by Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shiite militias in Iraq through the provision of weapons and logistical support.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimIran's proxy network includes Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian militant organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and Yemen’s Houthi movement.
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (specifically the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (including the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimHizbulla and Hamas in Lebanon and Palestine, and Kurdish liberation movements in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, have a crucial impact on the balance of power in regional rivalries.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran supports various political and militant groups across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria, to challenge the regional dominance of its adversaries.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIran collaborates with regional groups including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Badr Organization and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen, based on shared enmity toward Israel and the United States.
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.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 1 fact
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.