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Iraq and Lebanon are linked as key nodes in Iran's regional proxy network, which has been developed and funded by the IRGC Quds Force over several decades as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Both nations serve as operational bases for Iranian-aligned groups that coordinate military actions, such as the joint attacks on Israel mentioned in [4], and are central to Iran's broader strategy of regional influence as noted in [5].
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Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 2 facts
claimIran's proxy network includes groups from Shiite Muslim-majority countries like Iraq and Lebanon, as well as groups from Sunni-majority areas including the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Yemen.
accountDuring Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 1 fact
claimIran's foreign policy under Ali Khamenei involved forming, funding, and weaponizing proxy networks in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Gaza.
We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org 1 fact
referenceThe Atlantic Council reported that Kataib Hezbollah has indicated it will strike U.S. facilities in Iraq, the Houthi movement is expected to resume Red Sea attacks, and the Lebanese government has warned Hezbollah against dragging Lebanon into conflict.