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Hamas and Bashar al-Assad are both identified as key members or partners within the Iran-led 'Axis of Resistance' military coalition, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Their shared connection is further evidenced by Iran's consistent financial and military support for both entities [4], [5], and their simultaneous decline or loss of power within the regional geopolitical landscape [6], [7], [8].
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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 4 facts
claimThe Axis of Resistance expanded to support Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.
claimThe Axis of Resistance expanded to include support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.
claimThe Axis of Resistance is an informal Iran-led military coalition in the Middle East that includes Hezbollah, the Houthis, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias like the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.
claimThe Axis of Resistance coalition includes Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
claimBy 2020, Iran's coalition included authoritarian regimes such as Syria under Bashar al-Assad and militias including Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas.
accountBy 2020, Iran's coalition included authoritarian regimes such as Bashar al-Assad's Syria and militias including Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 2 facts
claimIran has expended billions of dollars supporting the government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, arming Hezbollah and Hamas, and funding various militias.
claimThe "Axis of Resistance" appears to be failing, characterized by Hezbollah being forced into a ceasefire, Hamas being crushed, and Bashar al-Assad being ousted from power.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
claimThe Iranian regime is currently experiencing a lack of domestic legitimacy and the decimation of regional proxies and partners, including Hamas, Lebanese Hezbollah, and former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 1 fact
claimRelations between Iran and both Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) became strained when Iran mobilized Shia groups from across the region to fight on behalf of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.